Windows Small Business Server 2003: Server Upgrades and Migration

Frequently Asked Questions

Updated: December 6, 2005

This FAQ answers frequently asked questions about Server Upgrades and Migration to Windows Small Business Server 2003. Click a question to view its answer. To view all the answers at one time, select the View all answers check box.


Server Upgrades and Migration

Q.Should I install Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 on my server?
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Although Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 has released, it is recommended that you wait to install this service pack with Windows Small Business Server 2003 Service Pack 1. For more information, see Windows Small Business Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 Known Issues.

Q.Where can I find information about migrating from Small Business Server 4.5 or Small Business Server 2000 to Windows Small Business Server 2003?
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For information about migrating from Small Business Server 4.5 or Small Business Server 2000 to Windows Small Business Server 2003, see Upgrading to Windows Small Business Server 2003.

Q.Is it possible to upgrade directly from Small Business Server 4.5 to Windows Small Business Server 2003?
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No. However, customers running Small Business Server 4.5 can migrate to a different computer running Windows Small Business Server 2003. For information about migrating from Small Business Server 4.5 or Small Business Server 2000 to Windows Small Business Server 2003, see Upgrading to Windows Small Business Server 2003.

Q.I'm running Windows 2000 Server. Can I upgrade directly to Windows Small Business Server 2003?
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Yes. You can upgrade from Windows 2000 Server to Windows Small Business Server 2003, even if the computer running Windows 2000 Server is a domain controller. For more information, see Upgrading to Windows Small Business Server 2003.

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