Re: 2000 Standard to 2000 AS Question

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From: Bill Frisbee [MVP] (stormerX_at_comcastx.net)
Date: 04/14/04


Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2004 14:10:04 -0400

PS... I'm not saying the form (or you for that matter) are incorrect, I'm
only saying with Windows Server Select Media I was able to do an inplace
upgrade...

"John Toner [MVP]" <jtoner@mvps.DIE.SPAM.DIE.org> wrote in message
news:eOiHG7jIEHA.3444@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> You might want to read the following KB article which specifically states
> that there is no way to upgrade 2000 Server to 2000 Advanced server. This
> situation REQUIRES a re-install...it is not an upgrade.
>
>
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;232039&Product=win20
> 00
>
> Regards,
> John
>
> "Bill Frisbee [MVP]" <stormerX@comcastx.net> wrote in message
> news:OawQL7hIEHA.3376@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > Richard,
> >
> > You can upgrade from Standard to Advanced. I have a Windows 2000
Standard
> > server right next to me and when I put the Windows 2000 Advanced Server
CD
> > in, I clicked the Install button on the Autostart menu, and the first
> option
> > from the Windows Setup Screen was Upgrade (recommended).
> >
> > Bill F. (Windows Server Setup MVP)
> >
> > "Richard K" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:C98CAB15-464A-4D24-8E56-0F3EC69F9F68@microsoft.com...
> > > OK, here is the issue. We purchased a Compaq DL740 server for our
> project
> > including a 5 CAL license for 2000 AS. The issue is when my guy
installed
> > the software he used a 2000 Standard CD that he had with him and the AS
> > version. What I don't want to have to do is a complete "rebuild" of the
> OS
> > because we already have software installed on this server that I would
> have
> > to re-install, and that means more time for my contractors and it will
> glow
> > my schedule.....
> > >
> > > bottom line, am I stuck having to do a complete re-install or is there
> > something I can do to do an "upgrade" for 2000 AS?
> > >
> > > Thanks!!
> > >
> > > -Richard
> > >
> >
> >
>
>



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