I have a client that is getting close to end of life on their server
(hardware and some apps they have) They have a 2003 SBS running Exchange and
file server. They want to go to a 2008 SBS. Can someone tell me how that can
be done? They will be getting a new server as well. I was told that i have to
recreate everything because it's a SBS. Please please someone tell me i have
other options.

You can't upgrade SBS 2003 to SBS 2008 because 2008 is 64 bit. There are
several migration methods available from both Microsoft and third parties.
Have you installed SBS 2008 at all yet for yourself or any clients? If not
I suggest you do it at least 3 times on a test system and even try a test
migration of SBS 2003. You definitely want to acquire at least one book
about SBS 2008 as a reference. I sense you have a lot of learning to do
here.

"newguy" <newguy@newsgroup> wrote in message
news:BEDD889E-2B07-4A54-901B-56FFA4170279@newsgroup

>I have a client that is getting close to end of life on their server
> (hardware and some apps they have) They have a 2003 SBS running Exchange
> and
> file server. They want to go to a 2008 SBS. Can someone tell me how that
> can
> be done? They will be getting a new server as well. I was told that i have
> to
> recreate everything because it's a SBS. Please please someone tell me i
> have
> other options.

newguy wrote:

> I have a client that is getting close to end of life on their server
> (hardware and some apps they have) They have a 2003 SBS running
> Exchange and file server. They want to go to a 2008 SBS. Can someone
> tell me how that can be done? They will be getting a new server as
> well. I was told that i have to recreate everything because it's a
> SBS. Please please someone tell me i have other options.

Your information source is incorrect, but the migration process is involved
and needs attention to detail and preperations.

Check for and get the latest version of the MS migration document;
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l...on(WS.10).aspx

or utilize third part migration tools and support such as
www.sbsmigration.com





--
/kj

Recommended Books:

Windows® Small Business Server 2008 Administrator's Companion

http://www.amazon.com/Windows%C2%AE-...1297332&sr=1-3

And OR

Windows Small Business Server 2008 Unleashed

http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Small-...7269967&sr=8-1

These books will help you from losing sleep, pulling your hair out and avoid
issues.

-
Larry
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issue so others may benefit
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> I have a client that is getting close to end of life on their server
> (hardware and some apps they have) They have a 2003 SBS running
> Exchange and file server. They want to go to a 2008 SBS. Can someone
> tell me how that can be done? They will be getting a new server as
> well. I was told that i have to recreate everything because it's a
> SBS. Please please someone tell me i have other options.
>