Chapter 15. Migrating from Windows 2000


In this Chapter

Preparing the Migration

Windows Server 2003 Applications Compatibility

Using the Application Compatibility Tool Kit

Upgrading and Installing Windows Server 2003

Migrating Network Services

Migrating Active Directory Objects

FailOver Best Practices

Supporting Clients with Windows Server 2003

Decommissioning Windows 2000

Raising Windows 2003 Functional Levels

During the life cycle of a migration, administrators are often focused on the details and tasks of planning a migration and performing the tasks required to migrate to Windows Server 2003. As more and more migrations to Windows Server 2003 are completed, organization has experienced unforeseen issues resulting from the state of the original Windows 2000 environment at the time of the migration.

In this chapter, you will learn to identify these areas and highlight the tasks, tips, and best practices involved with each. In addition, administrators and organizations will find other tasks and tips to assist in planning the migration, preparing Active Directory to be migrated , and preparing server hardware before a migration.

With preparation focused on the most import areas of a migration, just as important as the preparation tasks of the migration is the migration phase and the maintenance tasks involved with migrating to Windows Server 2003. This chapter focuses on the tips and tricks to help during the migration and the tasks to be performed after the migration to Windows 2003 is complete.

These planning considerations and hardware compatibility issues can be addressed to validate the migration strategy and ensure the migration path is the one that best fits your organization's needs.



Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Insider Solutions
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Insider Solutions
ISBN: 0672326094
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2003
Pages: 325

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