Updating MS-Windows 2003 DC to Windows 2008

Dear All,

We are having Existing Windows 2003 Domain Controller on Server1 and we are
using MS-Exchange 2003 on Server2 and MS-Sharepoint 2003 on Server3, Now if
we try to Upgrade from Windows 2003 Domain Controller to Windows 2008 which
is present on Server1, What will be the possible failure i have to face?

Your suggestion is really appreciated.


Thanks & regards,
Arjun Vyavahare
web:www.netarjun.wetpaint.com

Hello -Arjun-,

If everything works fine, nothing. Make sure you have a backup at least from
the DC's system state, so that you can restore it. If you have the option
to use a temp machine as additional DC i would choose this option. Add a
second 2003 DC, make it DNS and GC move the 5 FSMO roles, check with dcdiag
/v, netdiag /v and repadmin /showrepl for problems. If everything is fine
demote the server that you like to upgrade from the domain and make a fresh
install with 2008 instead of doing an inplace upgrade.

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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> Dear All,
>
> We are having Existing Windows 2003 Domain Controller on Server1 and
> we are using MS-Exchange 2003 on Server2 and MS-Sharepoint 2003 on
> Server3, Now if we try to Upgrade from Windows 2003 Domain Controller
> to Windows 2008 which is present on Server1, What will be the possible
> failure i have to face?
>
> Your suggestion is really appreciated.
>
> Thanks & regards,
> Arjun Vyavahare
> web:www.netarjun.wetpaint.com

Dear Meinolf Weber,

Thanks for your quick response.

I just want to ask one last query i.e. If i Upgrade the Windows 2003 DC to
Windows 2003 on Server1 then my MS-Exchange 2003 which is present on Server2
will work proper?

Thanks & regards,
Arjun

"Meinolf Weber [MVP-DS]" wrote:

> Hello -Arjun-,
>
> If everything works fine, nothing. Make sure you have a backup at least from
> the DC's system state, so that you can restore it. If you have the option
> to use a temp machine as additional DC i would choose this option. Add a
> second 2003 DC, make it DNS and GC move the 5 FSMO roles, check with dcdiag
> /v, netdiag /v and repadmin /showrepl for problems. If everything is fine
> demote the server that you like to upgrade from the domain and make a fresh
> install with 2008 instead of doing an inplace upgrade.
>
> Best regards
>
> Meinolf Weber
> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers
> no rights.
> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
> ** HELP us help YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
>
>
> > Dear All,
> >
> > We are having Existing Windows 2003 Domain Controller on Server1 and
> > we are using MS-Exchange 2003 on Server2 and MS-Sharepoint 2003 on
> > Server3, Now if we try to Upgrade from Windows 2003 Domain Controller
> > to Windows 2008 which is present on Server1, What will be the possible
> > failure i have to face?
> >
> > Your suggestion is really appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks & regards,
> > Arjun Vyavahare
> > web:www.netarjun.wetpaint.com
>
>
>

Hello -Arjun-,

There shouldn't be a problem. Exchange 2003 should have installed SP2 for
exchange.

Also see here:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../cc754728.aspx

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../cc731188.aspx

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../cc755199.aspx

http://msexchangeteam.com/archive/20...16/446709.aspx

http://msexchangeteam.com/archive/20...05/448338.aspx

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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> Dear Meinolf Weber,
>
> Thanks for your quick response.
>
> I just want to ask one last query i.e. If i Upgrade the Windows 2003
> DC to Windows 2003 on Server1 then my MS-Exchange 2003 which is
> present on Server2 will work proper?
>
> Thanks & regards,
> Arjun
> "Meinolf Weber [MVP-DS]" wrote:
>
>> Hello -Arjun-,
>>
>> If everything works fine, nothing. Make sure you have a backup at
>> least from the DC's system state, so that you can restore it. If you
>> have the option to use a temp machine as additional DC i would choose
>> this option. Add a second 2003 DC, make it DNS and GC move the 5 FSMO
>> roles, check with dcdiag /v, netdiag /v and repadmin /showrepl for
>> problems. If everything is fine demote the server that you like to
>> upgrade from the domain and make a fresh install with 2008 instead of
>> doing an inplace upgrade.
>>
>> Best regards
>>
>> Meinolf Weber
>> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
>> confers
>> no rights.
>> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
>> ** HELP us help YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
>>> Dear All,
>>>
>>> We are having Existing Windows 2003 Domain Controller on Server1 and
>>> we are using MS-Exchange 2003 on Server2 and MS-Sharepoint 2003 on
>>> Server3, Now if we try to Upgrade from Windows 2003 Domain
>>> Controller to Windows 2008 which is present on Server1, What will be
>>> the possible failure i have to face?
>>>
>>> Your suggestion is really appreciated.
>>>
>>> Thanks & regards,
>>> Arjun Vyavahare
>>> web:www.netarjun.wetpaint.com

You shouldn't have any problems at all. It will be a non-event.

--
Paul Bergson
MVP - Directory Services
MCTS, MCT, MCSE, MCSA, Security+, BS CSci
2008, 2003, 2000 (Early Achiever), NT4

http://www.pbbergs.com

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">-Arjun->" <Arjun@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:AB78E40C-764C-4CBD-9385-B307EA7C0EF6@microsoft.com...
> Dear All,
>
> We are having Existing Windows 2003 Domain Controller on Server1 and we
> are
> using MS-Exchange 2003 on Server2 and MS-Sharepoint 2003 on Server3, Now
> if
> we try to Upgrade from Windows 2003 Domain Controller to Windows 2008
> which
> is present on Server1, What will be the possible failure i have to face?
>
> Your suggestion is really appreciated.
>
>
> Thanks & regards,
> Arjun Vyavahare
> web:www.netarjun.wetpaint.com
>

and what about MS-SharePoint 2003?

Thanks & regards,
Arjun

"Meinolf Weber [MVP-DS]" wrote:

> Hello -Arjun-,
>
> There shouldn't be a problem. Exchange 2003 should have installed SP2 for
> exchange.
>
> Also see here:
> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../cc754728.aspx
>
> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../cc731188.aspx
>
> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../cc755199.aspx
>
> http://msexchangeteam.com/archive/20...16/446709.aspx
>
> http://msexchangeteam.com/archive/20...05/448338.aspx
>
> Best regards
>
> Meinolf Weber
> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers
> no rights.
> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
> ** HELP us help YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
>
>
> > Dear Meinolf Weber,
> >
> > Thanks for your quick response.
> >
> > I just want to ask one last query i.e. If i Upgrade the Windows 2003
> > DC to Windows 2003 on Server1 then my MS-Exchange 2003 which is
> > present on Server2 will work proper?
> >
> > Thanks & regards,
> > Arjun
> > "Meinolf Weber [MVP-DS]" wrote:
> >
> >> Hello -Arjun-,
> >>
> >> If everything works fine, nothing. Make sure you have a backup at
> >> least from the DC's system state, so that you can restore it. If you
> >> have the option to use a temp machine as additional DC i would choose
> >> this option. Add a second 2003 DC, make it DNS and GC move the 5 FSMO
> >> roles, check with dcdiag /v, netdiag /v and repadmin /showrepl for
> >> problems. If everything is fine demote the server that you like to
> >> upgrade from the domain and make a fresh install with 2008 instead of
> >> doing an inplace upgrade.
> >>
> >> Best regards
> >>
> >> Meinolf Weber
> >> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
> >> confers
> >> no rights.
> >> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
> >> ** HELP us help YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
> >>> Dear All,
> >>>
> >>> We are having Existing Windows 2003 Domain Controller on Server1 and
> >>> we are using MS-Exchange 2003 on Server2 and MS-Sharepoint 2003 on
> >>> Server3, Now if we try to Upgrade from Windows 2003 Domain
> >>> Controller to Windows 2008 which is present on Server1, What will be
> >>> the possible failure i have to face?
> >>>
> >>> Your suggestion is really appreciated.
> >>>
> >>> Thanks & regards,
> >>> Arjun Vyavahare
> >>> web:www.netarjun.wetpaint.com
>
>
>

Hello -Arjun-,

All i can find is stating about upgrading sharepoint server to 2008. So i
think there shouldn't be an issue.

But i suggest you post that question to:
microsoft.public.sharepoint.general
microsoft.public.sharepoint.setup_and_administration

There you should get the correct answer. Just describe in short what you
have and where you like to go to.

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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> and what about MS-SharePoint 2003?
>
> Thanks & regards,
> Arjun
> "Meinolf Weber [MVP-DS]" wrote:
>
>> Hello -Arjun-,
>>
>> There shouldn't be a problem. Exchange 2003 should have installed SP2
>> for exchange.
>>
>> Also see here:
>> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../cc754728.aspx
>> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../cc731188.aspx
>>
>> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../cc755199.aspx
>>
>> http://msexchangeteam.com/archive/20...16/446709.aspx
>>
>> http://msexchangeteam.com/archive/20...05/448338.aspx
>>
>> Best regards
>>
>> Meinolf Weber
>> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
>> confers
>> no rights.
>> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
>> ** HELP us help YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
>>> Dear Meinolf Weber,
>>>
>>> Thanks for your quick response.
>>>
>>> I just want to ask one last query i.e. If i Upgrade the Windows 2003
>>> DC to Windows 2003 on Server1 then my MS-Exchange 2003 which is
>>> present on Server2 will work proper?
>>>
>>> Thanks & regards,
>>> Arjun
>>> "Meinolf Weber [MVP-DS]" wrote:
>>>> Hello -Arjun-,
>>>>
>>>> If everything works fine, nothing. Make sure you have a backup at
>>>> least from the DC's system state, so that you can restore it. If
>>>> you have the option to use a temp machine as additional DC i would
>>>> choose this option. Add a second 2003 DC, make it DNS and GC move
>>>> the 5 FSMO roles, check with dcdiag /v, netdiag /v and repadmin
>>>> /showrepl for problems. If everything is fine demote the server
>>>> that you like to upgrade from the domain and make a fresh install
>>>> with 2008 instead of doing an inplace upgrade.
>>>>
>>>> Best regards
>>>>
>>>> Meinolf Weber
>>>> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties,
>>>> and
>>>> confers
>>>> no rights.
>>>> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
>>>> ** HELP us help YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
>>>>> Dear All,
>>>>>
>>>>> We are having Existing Windows 2003 Domain Controller on Server1
>>>>> and we are using MS-Exchange 2003 on Server2 and MS-Sharepoint
>>>>> 2003 on Server3, Now if we try to Upgrade from Windows 2003 Domain
>>>>> Controller to Windows 2008 which is present on Server1, What will
>>>>> be the possible failure i have to face?
>>>>>
>>>>> Your suggestion is really appreciated.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks & regards,
>>>>> Arjun Vyavahare
>>>>> web:www.netarjun.wetpaint.com