The Transition Pack is not an option, as we will no longer be using Exchange and we already have a SQL2005 server in place on another server.
Thanks for the advice. Joe On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 3:58 PM, mck1012 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > or the better option would be this > > http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsServer2003/sbs/techinfo/planning/transition.mspx > > Then move the roles and software like exchange and sql to other boxes. > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Phil Brutsche <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: NT System Admin Issues <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, May 8, 2008 3:41:10 PM > Subject: Re: Removing SBS2003. > > It goes something like that... except that the SBS2003 server won't let > any other machine hold the FSMO roles. You need to "violently" rip > SBS2003 out and tell the 2003 DC to seize the roles. > > The procedure would go something like this: > > 1) Bring up 2003 machine > 2) Add 2003 machine to SBS2003 domain as an additional domain controller > 3) Let the DCs sync > 4) Pull the plug on the SBS2003 server > 5) Tell the 2003 DC to seize the roles > > Joe Fox wrote: > > I guess the subject says it all. I have a SBS2003 server on my network, > > and want to replace it with a 2003 Server. Is it as simple as bringing > > the new 2003 box online, promoting it to domain controller, and then > > transferring the FSMO roles to it from SBS? > > > -- > > Phil Brutsche > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~ > > ------------------------------ > Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it > now.<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=51733/*http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ> > > -- Joe Fox Systems/Network Administrator Mobile# (716) 846-9308 http://www.linkedin.com/in/josephfoxjr The information contained in this e-mail message, including any attached files, is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient be advised that any unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify the sender via telephone at 716-846-9308 or by return e-mail. ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~
