Jack Killpatrick wrote:
>
> Matt Soffen wrote:
> > At 11:30 PM 11/29/98 -0800, Jack Killpatrick wrote:
> > [snip]
> > >Can anyone tell me if it is possible to do an upgrade without
> > losing all the
> > >NT Workstation configs and app setup info. I've heard rumor that the real
> > >difference between NT Workstation and NT Server is a registry
<<SNIP>>
> >
> > This should work for you. As the saying goes YMMV (Your milage may vary).
>
> You say "should*, but have you done it? Using this method, I would backup
> all the registry files (for different profiles), along with all the rest of
> the profile stuff, do the install of NTS, then "restore" by copying my
> registry and profile stuff back onto the NTS install, right? It sounds like
> I'd have to install NT Server from scratch and then restore everything? Will
> NT Server install right on top of NT Workstation without deleting everything
> on that partition that's there already? Seems like a simple question, but
> I'm amazed at how hard it's been to find the answer.
>
> Jack
>
>
Welcome to the vulgar world of NT!!!
Personally, I would be VERY hesitant to load a different version (or
copy) of NT over an existing copy. NT has a routine that brands itself
to the processor serial number. NT, like Win95/98, can get a little
unstable or refuse to load if you don't use the same copy as the
original install. There are various workarounds that you can create a
"ghost image" and load multiple NT workstations from one copy. And, if
you are on an existing NT Network, things like Primary Domain Controller
come into play which can complicate matters.
First, I would try to run the software on and NT workstation. By
default, each NT workstation can (and does) function as a server for up
to 10 users. There are a three or four registry settings that define a
full server as opposed to a workstation. The NT server software also
includes a number of files for network/system management that are not
found in a typical NT workstation load.
--
John Stewart
SUPSHIP San Diego
Information Systems Security Mgr
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