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  1. November 10th, 2010, 10:31 AM #1
    musicman7722
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    Upgrade 2003r2 to 2003 enterprise

    I currently have a DC that is running server 2003 r2. I need to upgrade it to the the enterprise version and turn it into a mail server as well thus the upgrade. I allready have the new software so let's skip the server 2008 suggestions. I am wodering if I could do what I will call an in place upgrade. Meaning can I remove it from the networkk and load the new server 2003 enterprise server and just do an upgrade or should I do a full clean install?

    Thank you as alwyas...Chris P.
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  2. November 11th, 2010, 08:25 AM #2
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    If you don't have another DC to which you can transfer the roles don't think about "upgrading" it. At least not without having a FULL WORKING BACKUP. Things can and usually *DO* go bad... Your best bet is to backup your DC, install a secondary DC, transfer the roles and then upgrade.
    Ideally ummm.. go to 2008... 2003 is out of mainstream support - which means no more patches will be released, except critical ones and all support from MS is PAID ONLY.
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