Windows Server 2003 Migration Overview


In many ways, a migration from Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003 is more of a service pack upgrade than a major migration scenario. The differences between the operating systems are more evolutionary than revolutionary, and there subsequently are fewer design considerations than in upgrades from the NT 4.0 operating system.

That said, several immediate improvements to the operating system can be realized through migration to Windows Server 2003, whether by migrating all servers immediately or by using a slow, phased approach. Improvements to Active Directory (AD), such as the ability to rename domains and greater scalability, provide incentive for Windows 2000 Active Directory environments to begin migration. Standalone server improvements such as Terminal Services, File and Print Server improvements, Automated Server Recovery, and many more also serve to encourage migrations.

This chapter focuses on the planning, strategy, and logistics of migration from Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003. In addition, specialized procedures such as using Mixed-Mode Domain Redirect and migrating using the Active Directory Migration Tool (ADMT) are described, and step-by-step instructions complement these processes.




Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Unleashed(c) R2 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Unleashed (R2 Edition)
ISBN: 0672328984
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2006
Pages: 499

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