Re: Demote W2003 SBS Server

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SYNCHRONIZE OUTLOOK 2003 @ HOME & OFFIC
<SYNCHRONIZEOUTLOOK2003HOMEOFFIC@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> typed:
> Hello:
> I bought a server that came with w2003 server sbs. W2003 server sbs
> defaults to domain controller and this server is not the domain
> controller. I need to demote this server to a standard server. I was
> told I would need to get the w2003 server standard edition to do so.
> Is there any way I can demote this server without having to buy the
> standard edition? I tried running DCPROMO and it does not work.
> Please advice.
> Thank you.

You can't do this. SBS has to be a domain controller - and even if there's
another DC on the network, the SBS box has to hold all the FSMO roles. If
you want a standalone/member server, you will indeed need to buy regular
W2003 server.


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