Chapter 16. Upgrading from Windows NT 4.0 Server

   

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The Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family represents a significant advancement over the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 family of operating systems. The Windows Server 2003 family ”which includes Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition; Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition; Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition; and Windows Server 2003, Web Edition ”gives you a platform that is more productive, dependable, and connected than ever before. New and improved file, print, application, Web, and communication services provide a more robust, comprehensive platform for your mission-critical business resources. Integrated features such as the Active Directory directory service and enterprise-class security services allow you to provide secure yet flexible access to all the resources your users need.

Additionally, the Windows Server 2003 family was designed to allow for an easy upgrade from the Windows NT 4.0 Server family. All you need is to be running Service Pack 5 or later, and you can upgrade directly to Windows Server 2003 without having to install Windows 2000. Moving from Windows NT 4.0 to the Windows Server 2003 family provides you with a substantially improved feature set and enhanced performance.

This chapter provides an overview of the upgrade process, including information about some of the basic decisions you will make during the process ”whether you're upgrading an existing system or performing a new installation.

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