Upgrading Win2K server to 2003 questions...

[jcraig49]

We're currently running a mix of WinXP workstations, Win2000 Servers, and Windows 2003 Servers. We upgraded the Windows 2003 Server machines from Win2K server w/out incident. Now, I'm planning on upgrading my primary AD controller and my backup AD controller from Win2K server to Windows 2003 server as well. From what I've read, it looks to be a fairly simple process. I was concerned what order I should follow in the upgrade process and if there are any pitfalls I should be aware of?

Thanks in advance for you help,
Craig

 

[kmkeshav]

Here are some checks which would help for a smooth upgrade:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/325379

-Keshav

 

[AndyH1]

Things I came across

1. ASP is not installed by default. You need to select it in the add/remove programs

2. By default cgi applications (including dlls and exes) are prohibited. You need to go into the IIS manager, select web service extensions and either a) create a new set of extensions called, for example 'OurWorld Extensions' which should then include all the files (exes, dlls) that you need to run and should be set to allowed, or b) Set all unknown CGI extensions from probited to allowed(the later is probably a less secure method so I'd suggest using a)

3) CDONTS mail (in asp pages will no longer work, as it was suppose to be phased out). A lot of the BT pages use this and they will need replacing with CDOSyS. WE will therefore need to replace. You also need to set allow parent directories on the IIS for a website if you get problems with ../ includes.

I came across quite a useful site that should help with setting up the server

http://www.visualwin.com/

This gives step by step visual guides to setting up much of the above

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[jcraig49]

Thanks guys,

I've been using that MS document and its great.

I was specifically curious as to whether there was an order I needed to go in regarding the primary AD controller and backup.

Craig

 

[Odissey]

I think this article may be useful for you:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;555040

WBR, Vadim V. Petukhov,
MCSE2003, CCEA4.0
vadimp@yandex.ru