Upgrade Server 2003 standard to 2003 enterprise

[Lordmathos]

Hi All. I am looking at upgrading our servers. They are currently running server 2003 standard to server 2003 enterprise. Can i perform the upgrade without loosing any of the data and configuration.

 

[Spirit]

yup,

Stick in CD, upgrade next next next!

Usual rules apply:
* Ensure good backup (actually try a test restore)
* Be ready for issues ie RAID config's, custom app's etc.
* Ensure you have Pizza number

Simple as that...... alledgedly!

Iain

 

[pagy]

It is as easy as that Spirit. The only 'problem' I've ever had when doing this was during the upgrade the install couldn't find the RAID controller driver, all i had to do was point it to the drivers directory.

Re-install Service packs/updates.

All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence; then success is sure.
- Mark Twain

 

[Lordmathos]

cheers guys. just done it and it worked like a treat. Not a single problem.


Matt

 

[58sniper]

Kill the AV before doing it.

Update the ASR before and after.
Backup before and after.

mmmmmm.....pizza.....

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