Replacing a 2003 SBS with a new 2008 server

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i know question has been asked several times, wanted confirm understanding sounds correct.

i have small business client running 2003 sbs on old server (p3 400mhz, 384 mb ram, 40 gb hdd) 20gb of data.  not run exchange or dhcp, small file server 8 user names in active directory.

i purchased refurbished server 2008 server installed. 

to replace old server new simple matter of using dcpromo command demote old server , promote new 1 dc?  worst case scenario enter 8 names in ad onto new 1 wanted keep domain name same.

a few other questions:  able name new server same name preserve existing shares or asking trouble.  enough name server1 lets , update each workstation share.

also need use adprep tool @ here?

lastly, need join new server domain first , run dcpromo?

sorry no0b questions , appreciate help!

hi,

 

if migrate sbs 2003 windows server 2008, thread might helpful you:

 

migration sbs 2003 2008 standard

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winservermigration/thread/a9ca8991-cd7d-44c1-930c-fa18d2ebeece

 

if need further assistance, problem related sbs, quick , accurate response question, recommended create new thread in sbs forum. support professional there more familiar , can in more efficient way.

 

small business server

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/smallbusinessserver/threads

 

hope problem resolved soon.

 

regards,

bruce



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