Microsoft Small Business Server SBS 2003: A Clear and Concise Administrator's Reference and How-To
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Chapter 3: Upgrade and Migration
This chapter deals with the migration from older versions of SBS to the current version, 2003. In general it is possible to migrate from the versions SBS 4.5 and SBS 2000 as also from Windows Server 2000, 2003, and NT 4.0.

An upgrade to SBS 2003 is possible from SBS 2000 as well as from Windows Server 2000 and 2003. In this chapter you will first find some tips that will help you decide whether an upgrade or a migration is more suitable for you.

Thereafter you will first be given detailed instructions on migrating an SBS 2000/Windows Server 2000 system and an SBS 4.5/Windows Server NT 4.0 system along with its clients to SBS 2003, followed by tips for upgrading an SBS 2000/
Windows Server 2000 installation to SBS 2003. It is not possible to upgrade systems older than this.

  • Chapter 3: Upgrade and Migration
     
    • Considerations
      • Upgrade Options for Existing Operating Systems
      • Keywords
        • Migration
        • Source Server
        • Target Server
        • Active Directory Migration Tool (ADMT)
      • The Steps in the Migration Process
      • Scheduling the Migration
      • Problems during Migration
        • Names of the Two Servers
        • Disabling of the DHCP Service
        • ADMT and Exchange Migration Wizard
        • Transferring User-Defined Settings
        • Desktop Profiles
        • Premature Creation of Computer and User Accounts
        • DNS-Forwarder
    • Migration from Small Business Server 2000 and Windows Server 2000
      • Step 1- Preparing for the Migration
        • Server-Related Information
        • Information about Shared Folders, Applications and Settings
        • Deleting Unnecessary Files and E-Mails
        • Hardware and Software Compatibility
        • Installing Current Service Packs
        • Backing up the Source Server
        • Notifying Users about the Impending Migration
      • Step 2- Preparing the Server for the Installation
        • DHCP Configuration
        • Network and Internet Connection
        • Faxmodem
        • Administrator Passwork
        • Network Information
        • Performing Network Tasks
      • Step 3- Preparing the Clients
      • Step 4- Carrying Out the Migration
        • Installing ADMT
        • DNS Forwarding
        • ADMT Configuration on the Target Server
        • Migration of User Accounts
        • Migration of Group Accounts
        • Migration of Computer Accounts
        • Changing Exchange Quotas
        • Moving Exchange Mailboxes
        • Moving the Shared User Folders
        • User-Defined Login Scripts
        • Moving other Shared Folders
        • Moving the Company Folder to the Intranet Website
        • Moving Other Data
        • Moving SQL Database
      • Step 5- Configuring the Target Server
        • Rights for the Migrated Accounts
        • Distribution of Applications
        • Completing the Task List of Administrative Tasks
        • Transferring User-Defined Settings from the Source Server
        • E-Mail Distribution Lists and Retrieval Policies
        • Microsoft Connector for POP3 Mailboxes
        • Updating User-Defined Login Scripts
      • Step 6- Configuration of the Clients
        • Configuration of Windows 2000/ Windows XP Clients
        • Configuration of Older Windows Clients
        • Testing the Network Connection
        • Importing Public Folders
      • Step 7-Completing the Migration
        • Deleting DNS Forwarders
        • Resetting Rights
        • Uninstalling ADMT
        • Specifying Password Policies
        • Connecting the Target Server to the Internet
    • Migration from Small Business Server 4.5 and Windows Server NT 4.0
      • Step 1- Preparing for the Migration
        • Server-Related Information
        • Information about Shared Folders, Applications, and Settings
        • Deleting Unnecessary Files and E-Mails
        • Compatibility of Hardware and Software
        • Installing Current Service Packs
        • Backing up the Source Server
        • Notifying Users about the Impending Migration
      • Step 2- Preparing the Server for the Installation
        • DHCP Configuration
        • Network and Internet Connection
        • Faxmodem
        • File System
        • Administrator Password
        • Computer Name
        • Network Information
        • Performing Network Tasks
      • Step 3- Preparing the Clients
      • Step 4- Carrying out the Migration
        • Installing ADMT
        • ADMT Configuration on the Target Server
        • Migration of User Accounts
        • Migration of Computer Accounts
        • Changing Exchange Quotas
        • Moving Exchange Mailboxes
        • Moving the Shared User Folders
        • User-Defined Login Scripts
        • Moving other Shared Folders
        • Moving the Company Folder to the Intranet Website
        • Moving Other Data
        • Moving SQL Databases
      • Step 5- Configuring the Target Server
        • Rights for the Migrated Accounts
        • Distribution of Applications
        • Completing the Task List of Administrative Tasks
        • Transferring User-Defined Settings from the Source Server
        • E-mail Distribution List and Retrieval Policis
        • Microsoft Connector for POP3 Mailboxes
        • Updating User-Defined Login Scripts
      • Step 6- Configuring the Clients
        • Configuration of Windows 2000 / Windows XP Clients
        • Configuration of Older Windows Clients
        • Testing the Network Connection
        • Importing Public Folders
      • Step 7- Completing the Migration
        • Resetting Rights
        • Uninstalling ADMT
        • Laying down Passwork Policies
        • Connecting the Target Server to the Internet
    • Upgrading Small Business Server 2000
      • Step 1- Installation
      • Step 2- Configuration of Windows
      • Step 3- Installation of Server Applications
      • Step 4- The Task List
        • Network Tasks
        • Administrative Tasks
    • Upgrade of Windows Server 200-/2003
      • Step 1- Installation
      • Step 2- Configuration of Windows
      • Step 3- Installation of the Server Applications
      • Step 4- The Task List

     

    BOOK DETAILS
      Paperback, 494 pages
    Release date: August 2005
    ISBN: 1904811493
    Author: Stephanie Knecht-Thurmann
     
     

    TABLE OF CONTENTS

    Introduction
    Chapter 1: Introduction to Small Business Server 2003
    Chapter 2: Installing SBS 2003
    Chapter 3: Upgrade and Migration
    Chapter 4: Exchange Server 2003 and Fax Services Free Chapter
    Chapter 5: Windows SharePoint Services 2.0
    Chapter 6: Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000 (ISA)
    Chapter 7:SQL Server 2000
    Chapter 8: SBS 2003 Administration
    Chapter 9: Update Management in the SBS Network through Software Update Services Server (SUS)
    Chapter 10: Terminal Server in an SBS 2003 Environment
    Chapter 11: Business Contact Manager 2003
    Chapter 12: A Security Strategy for SBS 2003
    Chapter 13: Troubleshooting Small Business Server 2003
    Index
     




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