Charlie
Fri Mar 28 07:44:32 PDT 2008
you should be able to use the AP media.
Just be aware that your exchange move won't be any different than it would
be on a standard exchange install in Server 2k3. You'll still need to
migrate your mailboxes, etc. Google for the details. When you're done
running the TP, you will have Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition, and
Microsoft Exchange 2003 Standard Edition.
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"Dave P" <Davey.Proctor@gmail.com> wrote in message
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On 27 Mar, 18:32, "Charlie Russel - MVP"
<char...@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote:
> Dave --
> I've done this several times as part of the work with our R2 SBS book.
> Here's my standard answer, which should cover most of what you're worried
> about. Total time on a moderate-spec, virtualized system was about 2.5
> hours. If there's anything else, just post again...
>
> Before you run the Transition Pack there are a few steps you should take
> to
> ensure a smooth transition:
>
> 1.) Do a thorough, complete, VERIFIED backup. If it isn't verified and
> tested, it isn't a backup, IMHO.
> 2.) Clean up your HD. Remove temporary files, old logs, and so forth. Run
> Disk Cleanup (cleanmgr.exe)
> 3.) Defragment the HD. Use the built in, or use a good third party such as
> PerfectDisk from Raxco.
> 4.) Disconnect the server from the internet completely. (Easiest way is
> just
> unplug the network from the back of the server.)
> 5.) Stop any third party services that are running as a system account and
> set them to disabled or uninstall them. This includes AV, disk utilities,
> and any real-time monitoring programs.
> 6.) Remove Veritas BackupExec (see KB: 914990)
> 7.) Run regedit and check for the presence of the key:
> HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Small Business. If it exists, remove it.
>
> That's it. Just make sure you have the matching TP version to your SBS
> version. (ie, SP1 for SP1 SBS, etc.)
>
> Also, make sure you have media kits available for your individual server
> software packages. You shouldn't need them, but it's good to have, just in
> case.
>
> Finally, just run the transition. Expect it to take 2+ hours, and 7 or
> more
> reboots. Even if you give it the logon password, you may get prompted the
> first reboot - I did in 4 of 7 transitions I did last spring. No
> discernable
> pattern to it. Once that first one completes, though, you can go grab some
> lunch/dinner/whatever and it should run by itself.
>
> --
> Charlie.
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>
> "Dave P" <Davey.Proc...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
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>
> > Could anyone tell what will physically happen during the install of
> > the transition pack to the sbs 2003 server.
>
> > Do all my users need to be off the server ? Will it restart etc.
>
> > My customer is worried about downtime and having never done this I
> > cannot advise him as yet.
>
> > Thanks
Many thanks for the information there Charlie, that covers my bases i
think.
Im looking round for the SP1 Transition pack but only seem to be
finding the R2 at the moment, will just save me a bit of work there
getting it upgraded. I'm going to Microsoft for the media kits or can
I use my Action pack CD ? as the Exchange is going to be moved off to
a new server.
Dave