Help setting up Windows 2003 SBS for Workgroup only 1

[jburbank]

I could use some help in setting up a Windows 2003 Small Business Server to do workgroup only. I don't need domains, active directory, or anything else. I have tried dcpromo /forceremoval and the server still comes up with SBCore errors and shuts down the server. If you could point in the right direction it would be appreciated.

Thank you

 

[mofusjtf]

To the best of my knowledge you cannot install SBS as a workgroup server. Exchange needs AD, which needs DNS which creates a domain. If you only want a workgroup server simply install W2k3 and do not continue the SBS isntall.

 

[PeterHT]

An SBS2003 server that is not promoted will SHUT DOWN after 30 min; per MS EULE.

 

[jburbank]

Peter,

I know that it will shut down after 30 min. I was hoping there would be a way around it without having to use either Server 2003 full version or stepping back to Windows 2000. If you know of a way around the EULA issue, please let me know.

 

[CowboysFan87]

Have a friend in the same boat....is it possible to disable the SBCore service?

 

[mlichstein]

The EULA does not exist for you to find ways around it. SBS is designed for a very specific purpose, and if your purposes are different, you need to use a different product.

Workgroups are good for networks with 10 or less computers. In that case, you should use an XP Pro or 2000 Pro workstation as the server.

 

[dkediger]

I've been wondering Why would anyone want to do this. It would actually be MORE work to set up and maintain the workgroup than setup an SBS server.