How should I install W2k server

**amyb** · June 23rd, 2003, 12:45 PM

Have a computer that has XP installed, would like to install W2K server. Should I reformat the disk? Install over XP? Install NT4 then the W2K server?

**NooNoo** · June 23rd, 2003, 12:48 PM

Open cdrom, drop 2k server cd in, boot.... when it gets to the partition/format screen, delete the xp partition (and others as appropriate) recreate and format...

**Radical Dreamer** · June 23rd, 2003, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by amyb
Have a computer that has XP installed, would like to install W2K server. Should I reformat the disk? Install over XP? Install NT4 then the W2K server?

Should I reformat the disk - Yes

Install over XP? - If you are talking about upgrade, its not possible to go winXP to 2k server.

Install NT4 then the W2K server? - Upgrades usually have some type of "bug" in them, so i advise very much AGAINST upgrades

**Matridom** · June 23rd, 2003, 01:29 PM

server install?

format format format.. Do what Noo said.

be aware, server looks like 2k pro, but behaves differently.

**amyb** · June 23rd, 2003, 05:18 PM

Originally posted by Matridom
server install?

format format format.. Do what Noo said.

be aware, server looks like 2k pro, but behaves differently.

Ok, thanks for the advice. What do you mean, "behaves differently"? Does it act the same as the NT server?

**Tacit_k** · June 24th, 2003, 01:54 PM

NT4 does not have the same features in NTFS that Win 2k does if you upgrade from NT 4 you will loose some functionality as far as file access this is "unwise" if you are not forced by other restrictions such as network down time or software issues, always do a clean install.

If I am understanding you correctly you are not doing this for a network that already exists? I assume you are experimenting. I would get a book or two on win 2k server and plan out your network before you start installing.

And
PS the wizards don't always work so knowing your way around the MMC and command line instructions will help.

**peterpam** · June 24th, 2003, 06:21 PM

Do not bee afraid... of 2000 Server. Its the best thing i know to build a domain infrastructure, and undoubtly the only MS product that has no valid rival, in what concerns to connect organize and control multiple ressources - the case wen the budget is low...

I agree with everything in this discussion: do not spoil 2000 Server fiability with an upgraded system: just do a clean instalation.

The system acts as any other 2000 Pro, with some diferences: you can do a lot more!

Anyway, if what you are looking for is perfomance for games, get your *** out of the horse: the system is mutch more heavyer to hardware ressources than a workstation OS. It would take you some serious learning to 'amputate', cut the parts of the system that you would't need, in order to make it a game station....

But if you are looking for a SERVER, a machine that share ressources, look no further: only in machines that do very specific tasks (DNS, DATABASES, ETC) other manufacters like Unix and Novell, for example, make a better job.

Better only... Windows 2000 Advanced Server!

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**amyb** · June 26th, 2003, 10:33 AM

This will be an replacement for a NT server we have. Yes, it will do file sharing plus run Exchange (replace the antiquated Schedule Plus that we have).

**peterpam** · June 26th, 2003, 08:41 PM

... just a tip: there is a migration tool for the mailboxes of other programs/versions in Aditional Tools in the cd (some standart editions doest have it).

Good Luck!

**silencio** · June 27th, 2003, 09:44 AM

Originally posted by Tacit_k
NT4 does not have the same features in NTFS that Win 2k does if you upgrade from NT 4 you will loose some functionality as far as file access this is "unwise" if you are not forced by other restrictions such as network down time or software issues, always do a clean install.

From what I recall, once 2000 is on the machine NTFS is updated no matter what and there will be no loss of functionality. In order for NT to read the new NTFS you need sp5 or 6...

I like upgrading from NT4. Is a clean install a better way to create a clean os? Sure, but I don't see a that many companies replacing dual pIII 500 boxes running NT4 with brand new 2000 boxes just so WINS & DNS will run better. Nor do I see 5 user offices running SBS throwing away a Proliant 1600 and perfectly working domain/email in order to do a clean install. In the field you'll need to know how to troubleshoot. If this is the first time you're installing, clean might be the way to go. On the other hand, I can look back on the hours of racking my brain and booting from those damn NT4 floppies over and over and know that I learned something. (mostly that floppies suck but other stuff too

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