Windows Server 2000 -> 2003 Upgrade

[CS1]

Hello,

I have two Windows Server 2000 SP3 boxes, and I need to upgrade them to
Windows Server 2003. They are only member servers, I don't have to
worry about the DC. I have scoured the web in an attempt to find out
if it is recommended to upgrade or do a clean install from 2000 ->
2003. This is for about 400 users. I would appreciate any thoughts or
past experiences that any of you have to share regarding this topic.

Thanks for reading,
CS1

 

[Paul Bergson]

I have done this to multiple machines, w/o any problems what so ever.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/evaluation/whyupgrade/win2k/w2ktows03-2.mspx

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[Guest]

You will find useful information in the document below :

http://download.microsoft.com/download/9/9/6/996f17f2-e008-4581-a26f-9098f87690e2/Upgwin2k.doc

 

[CS1]

Thanks for the links.

I have already read through this Windows upgrade document. I was
thinking to go with an upgrade; however, I've been told that doing so
can leave old files in systemroot. That is why I was wondering if
doing a clean installation was more feasible. Microsoft recommends
alot...I wanted to get real world experience and opinions regarding
this.

Thanks for reading and responding.

 

[Jorge de Almeida Pinto]

To be honest... upgrade only when everything else is not possible!

If you have the possibility introduce new fresh installed machines