How does Vista SP1 work with Win 2003 server?

[bloomlight]

Our domain controller is Windows 2003 server. Because Windows XP will be going away this summer, I am planning to purchase a Windows Vista business SP1 edition.

Since I never used Vista before and would like to know how Vista works with Windows 2003 server. Is it easy to setup to join the LAN? Will it be a problem to share data, or files with other XP computers?

Any inforamtion about Vista's performance will be greatly appreciated.

 

[firewolfrl]

there is a learning curve to vista networking but I have had no issues using 2003 server and Vista sp1
Linney when he see's this post will more than likely give you great links.

 

[linney]

On the other hand he may not, but here are a few to start you off. There are bound to be teething problems as with anything different and new, so the more testing you do beforehand the better.

Windows Help and How-to

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/default.mspx

File and Printer Sharing in Windows Vista

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727037.aspx

Windows Vista: Networking

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/networking.mspx

Network Map in Windows Vista does not display computers that are running Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120#appliesto

A better place to ask your question may be here?
Microsoft: Windows Server 2003 Forum

http://www.tek-tips.com/threadminder.cfm?pid=931

 

[bloomlight]

Many Thanks to both of you.

I will use those links and try to learn more about Vista networking.