How to Upgrade to Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2
If you have an existing server in your network, you can upgrade it to Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2. You can upgrade your server in two ways:
| • | Upgrade the existing server to Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2. |
| • | Install Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 on a new server, and then migrate the data and settings from the existing server. |
Notes
| • | You can install Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 technologies only on a computer that is running Windows Small Business 2003 with Service Pack 1. If you want to upgrade from an existing server to Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 and you have not installed Service Pack 1 for Windows Small Business Server 2003, you must install the service pack before you run Setup for the Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 technologies. To learn more and to either download or order the Service Pack 1 CD package, visit Windows Small Business Server Service Pack 1. |
| • | To learn how to migrate client computers and data from a peer-to-peer network to a client/server network after you add a computer that is running Windows Small Business Server 2003 to the network, see Migrating from a Peer-to-Peer Network to a Windows Small Business Server 2003 Network. |
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Choosing Your Upgrade Option
The upgrade option you can use depends on the operating system that your existing server is running. If your server is running one of the following operating systems, you can choose to either upgrade the server or migrate to a new server:
| • | Windows Small Business Server 2000 |
| • | Windows 2000 Server Standard Edition |
| • | Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition |
If your server is running one of the following operating systems, your only upgrade option is to migrate to a new server:
| • | Small Business Server 4.5 |
| • | Windows NT 4.0 Server |
Purchasing Options for Upgrading to Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2
Your purchasing options for upgrading depend on which operating system your existing server is running.
| • | If your existing server is running Small Business Server 4.0, 4.5, or 2000, you can purchase the Version Upgrade Edition in order to either upgrade or migrate your server to Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2. |
| • | If your existing server is running Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition, Windows 2000 Server Standard Edition, or Windows NT 4.0 Server, you must purchase either Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition or Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 Premium Edition. The upgrade or migration of these operating systems is not covered by the Version Upgrade Edition. |
For information about purchasing any of these versions, see Pricing and Licensing for Windows Small Business Server 2003.
Finding Upgrade Information Resources
You can find information about how to upgrade your server in Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 Getting Started. Upgrade information resources for specific operating systems follow:
Windows Small Business Server 2003 with SP1
| • | To upgrade your server from Windows Small Business Server 2003 with SP1, see “Steps to Complete an Upgrade” in Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 Getting Started. |
Note To upgrade to Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2, your server must be running Windows Small Business Server 2003 with SP1.
Small Business Server 2000
| • | To upgrade your server from Small Business Server 2000 to Windows Small Business Server 2003 with SP1, see Chapter 3B in Getting Started: Windows Small Business Server 2003 with SP1. |
| • | To migrate your server from Small Business Server 2000 to Windows Small Business Server 2003 with SP1, see Migrating from Small Business Server 2000 or Windows 2000 Server to Windows Small Business Server 2003. |
Note To upgrade to Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2, your server must be running Windows Small Business Server 2003 with SP1.
Windows 2000 Server or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 Standard Edition
| • | To upgrade your server from Windows 2000 Server or from Windows Server 2003 with SP1 to Windows Small Business Server 2003 with SP1, see Chapter 3C in Getting Started: Windows Small Business Server 2003 with SP1. |
Small Business Server 4.5 or Windows NT 4.0 Server
| • | To migrate your server from Small Business Server 4.5 or from Windows NT Server 4.0 to Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2, see Migrating from Small Business Server 4.5 or Windows NT 4.0 Server to Windows Small Business Server 2003 . |
Small Business Server 4.0
| • | To upgrade from Small Business Server 4.0, you must complete a new installation. For more information about completing a new installation, see Chapter 3A in Getting Started: Windows Small Business Server 2003 with SP1. After you complete the new installation, you must copy data from your existing installation to the new server. |
Completing an Upgrade
When you upgrade to Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2, Setup helps you upgrade the operating system, configure the operating system to the needs of your small business, and complete To Do List tasks. Before you begin to upgrade, it is recommended that you complete the following tasks:
| • | Check the hardware requirements to ensure that your server meets the minimum requirements. For more information about hardware requirements, see Appendix A of the Getting Started: Windows Small Business Server 2003 with SP1. |
| • | Ensure that the partition where the operating system and server applications are installed is at least 15 gigabytes. |
| • | Verify that your server and your existing applications are compatible with the Windows Server hardware recommendations. For more information, see the Windows Server Catalog. |
| • | Verify that you have up-to-date drivers for your hardware devices and the latest system BIOS (basic input/output system). |
| • | Complete the list of tasks in Chapter 3B and Chapter 3C of Getting Started: Windows Small Business Server 2003 with SP1 |
| • | Read the Release Notes. |
Additionally, for a list of common upgrade requirements, see Upgrade Requirement Messages for Windows Small Business Server 2003 Setup.
To complete an upgrade
1. | Log on to the server, using the built-in Administrator account. |
2. | Insert Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 Disc 1 into the CD-ROM drive. The Autorun page should appear. If it does not appear, click click Start, click Run, and then type D:\Setup.exe, where D: is the letter of your CD-ROM drive. If you are using the DVD, type D:\CD1\Setup.exe, where D: is the letter of your DVD drive. |
3. | Click Set up Windows Small Business Server. |
4. | On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows Small Business Server page, click Next. |
5. | The Upgrade Information page lists tasks to complete before you begin the upgrade. |
6. | Follow the instructions to complete the wizard. |
7. | Install Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 Premium Technologies, if this applies to you. |
8. | Complete the To Do List tasks. |
9. | Insert the R2 Technologies disc in your CD-ROM drive. The Autorun page should appear. If it does not appear, click Start, click Run, and then type D:\Setup.exe, where D: is the letter of your CD-ROM drive. If you are using the DVD, type D:\CD1\Setup.exe, where D: is the letter of your DVD drive. |
10. | Click Windows Small Business Server R2 |
11. | Follow the instructions to complete the wizard. |
Notes
| • | It is recommended that you read the Release Notes because they contain information that is essential for the success of your installation. |
| • | If you have additional questions about upgrading to Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2, visit the Windows Small Business Server 2003 Community Web page, where you can access newsgroups to communicate with others who use the product. For example, you can read posts, search for specific topics, answer a question, or post your own questions to the group. |
Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2: Technology Upgrade Program
The technology upgrade program provided eligible customers with a copy of the Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 Upgrade Media Kit if they purchased Windows Small Business Server 2003 with SP1 (Standard or Premium Edition) preinstalled on a new server from an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or System Builder during the eligibility period (see dates below).
This program ended on January 15, 2007.
To check status on an existing order, please send e-mail to:
| • | Americas: MSTUPSBSUS@moduslink.com |
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If you would like to upgrade but have not done so yet, visit the following site for more information: Get Full Networking Power -- Upgrade Today
The technology upgrade program eligibility dates were as follows:
| • | English language versions: March 1, 2006 through November 30, 2006 |
| • | Non-English language versions: March 1, 2006 through November 30, 2006 |
Eligible customers must have ordered the Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 Upgrade Media Kit by the following dates:
| • | English language versions: January 15, 2007 |
| • | Non-English language versions: January 15, 2007 |