Re: Shaky server
- From: "Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]" <mwport@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:27:38 -0400
IMHO, if you try to upgrade the server from SBS 2003 RTM at this point, you
may get into a worse condition than you are now. You need to first make
sure that the server can handle an upgrade to SBS 2003 SP1 (i.e., Windows
2003 SP1 may require a BIOS upgrade on the server before you begin).
Assuming that the BIOS upgrade is not required, I would still want a fully
functional SBS server before upgrading, especially remotely. You can
disable the tape drive in favor of the external USB drive and then re-run
the Backup Wizard to set up your backups correctly. If this is SBS 2003
Premium with ISA installed, remote upgrade can be done but should only be
attempted using a straight RDC to the server (not a VPN as the upgrade will
kill ISA/RRAS at a certain point).
What is the exact text of the error message you get when you try to install
the SBS 2003 BPA?
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Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]
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"Franky" <frankie_600@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hi
Cheers for the reply but one issue I'm 300 miles from this server so would
be a long trip just to flatten/reinstall especially if I can upgrade from
my location. I understand it would be best practice in the long run to do
this but cost factor is against me
So the backup device is broke, this confirms why backups have been getting
done to an external HDD for a while
I do believe this server could be brought up to current R2 but I do expect
a few problems along the way, hence I thought it best to ask from
experienced users
Cheers
"SuperGumby [SBS MVP]" <not@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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QIC157 sounds like an IDE Travan drive so you should assume you have no
backups either.
I would goto www.sbsmigration.com and investigate a full 'Swing to same
hardware', flatten, reinstall, update.
and then I'd get a tape drive that works.
"Franky" <frankie_600@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Don't you just hate when you slip on the keys:)
Let me just finish that:)
1) Server has 2 Xeon CPU'S, 4GB Ram & NO service packs at all, SBS
scheduled backups do not run due to the following error or fail after 30
minutes. Additionally hardly any of the SBS Wizards work correctly
Event Type: Error
Event Source: qic157
Event Category: None
Event ID: 11
Date: 29/04/2008
Time: 20:26:01
User: N/A
Computer: SERVER
Description:
The driver detected a controller error on \Device\Tape0.
I have tried to run the BPA but it will not install
Now I assume the backups & other wizards are failing is due to not
having any service packs installed so I am planning on installing SBS
Service Pack 1 as this also contains Windows Server SP1 & then trying to
stabilise the server after this.
Does anyone have any pointers for a successful install or pitfalls that
I need to be wary of as this is a live working server & don't wish to
cause to further problems
Thanks in advance
Franky
"Franky" <frankie_600@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hi Guys
Just looking for a little advice on the best course of action & to see
if the steps i am going to take with this server are not going to cause
additional problems
1) Just been left with a SBS Premium Server
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