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Upgrading to W2K Server

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by lino767

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I have a single NT4.0 server. I am buying a new server which I will install w2k. What is the best way to migrate data and users account to the new W2k server? Is there any change that I need to make on the users PC (win 2000 and 95/98)?

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by jordana

You should be able to just upgrade in place. That said, a few more things need to be known.
1) Does your hardware meet the minimum requirements?
2) Is your single server a PDC, or are you just running a workgroup?
3)What services are you runningon the server? Are they compatible with Win2K?

Extra planning and preperation may need to be done, depending on the answers to the above questions.

Jordan

by lino767

The old server is compateble and can be upgraded smoothly (I hope). But, how can I transfer the data from the old (NT4.0) server to the new win 2000 server without using a tapback up system. Is there any option out there?

by rapidad

Make the new server the bdc to the original server's pdc, make sure to transfer all accounts turn off the pdc, see if the backup works as expected, then promote the backup. If you need help with any of this just sing out..........

by srobbins

You could try transferring the data over a crossover cable

Just share a the correct directories on each server then cut and paste

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