John Stewart wrote:
> 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>>
> 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.
> 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.
I spose I'll call MS and talk to them about this. I've changed the processor
on my machine without touching the NT Workstation install, with no problem,
so I'd like to get more facts about that.
As far as the upgrade, I've been told by an NT sysop that I *can* just
install NT Server right over NT Workstation. He said it's a no-brainer
process, just insert the NT Server install disk and choose the "upgrade from
Workstation" option when asked. Of course, I'll take the necessary backup
precautions...maybe just mirror the whole Workstation partition onto another
drive, then do the potentially dangerous stuff. Will get some facts from MS,
too. Any other advice from anyone would be welcome (short of "use Linux!")
> 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.
The machine is standalone, but thanks for the notes.
> 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.
And info about these mysterious registry settings might be available at....?
TIA,
Jack
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