Exchange 2000/Server 2000 to SBS 2003 migration? 1

[TheBartman]

Guys:

I have been searching and cannot find a clear answer on this. So pardon the question if I missed it.

I have a client that has Server 2000 and Exchange 2000 on the same box. It is a single domain environment of 20 people thus the single server.

The question is, can we upgrade to SBS 2003 or does it need to be a wipe and re-install from scratch. I am getting answers from all over the board. Mostly stemming from the current install NOT being a SBS product line. The project changes scope depending on the answer. A wipe and re-install is much more involved than an upgrade (usually)

Anyone do this before (I suspect yes).

Tim

 

[ScottCr]

I have done this, a straight upgrade from server/exchange 2000. And there is a microsoft document on it.

I'll see if I can find it.

http://scottcross.blogspot.com

Windows and NT Admin.

 

[ScottCr]

Here it is.

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/sbs/2003/plan/gsg/chptr3c.mspx

How many DC's do you have at the moment? I had to force a manual replication of AD before starting the upgrade otherwse it failed.

http://scottcross.blogspot.com

Windows and NT Admin.

 

[TheBartman]

Scott:

It is one DC. Single beefy server doing it all

Thanks for the info on this I will read away

I appreciate a real world response.

Tim

 

[TheBartman]

Funny thing is I just got a note from the lady at MS saying you cannot upgrade.

 

[58sniper]

I believe the official response is it's not supported. Build the box from scratch.

Pat Richard, MCSE(2) MCSA:Messaging, CNA(2)

 

[ScottCr]

The official response? Is the MS document not official?

http://scottcross.blogspot.com

Windows and NT Admin.

 

[TheBartman]

Scott:

I agree. Where there is probably a disconnect is there is no upgrade SKU for a product line. Your document was very helpful

 

[58sniper]

Microsoft has gone out of their way to have documents on the Internet removed that showed how to circumvent various SBS limitations.

Pat Richard, MCSE(2) MCSA:Messaging, CNA(2)