Upgrading from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008
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Friday, January 25, 2013 11:12 PM
We've got a 10 year old server running Windows Server 2003 w/ SP2 as our AD controller. I'm looking at upgrading it to Windows 2008 Server. I know there are a few articles on this but I'm looking for some advice. Should I try to do an upgrade or build new server and install 2008?
Thanks,
Craig
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Saturday, January 26, 2013 1:41 AM
Definitely build a new one then dcpromo and transfer roles over. Meinolf has a good document here.
Also as first build step AND last step before dcpromo run the system update readiness tool.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/What-is-the-System-Update-Readiness-Tool?SignedIn=1
Then check the
%SYSTEMROOT%\Logs\CBS\CheckSUR.log
file for errors. You want to be error free for sure.
Regards, Dave Patrick ....
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights.- Edited by Dave PatrickMVP Saturday, January 26, 2013 1:47 AM
- Proposed As Answer by Martin G Evans Monday, January 28, 2013 1:35 AM
- Marked As Answer by Cheers ZHANGMicrosoft Contingent Staff, Moderator Thursday, January 31, 2013 6:41 AM
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