Windows Server 2003 will be upgradeable from its compatible version of Windows 2000 server. Windows 2000 server will be upgradeable to Windows Server 2003. You are not allowed to downgrade the server class (Windows 2000 Advanced Server to Windows Server 2003).

Yes. You can upgrade from Windows 2000 Server to Windows Small Business Server 2003, even if the computer running Windows 2000 Server is a domain controller. For more information, see Upgrading to Windows Small Business Server 2003.

No, Service Packs are cumulative, meaning SP2 contains all previously released Security Bulletin Updates and installs all individual hotfixes released since Windows Server 2003 RTM.

Both Home and Professional can be upgraded from Windows 98, Windows 98SE, and Windows ME. Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 and Windows XP Home can all be upgraded to Windows XP Professional. Windows 95 is not a supported upgrade path from either version.

Windows Server 2003 for Small Business Server is designed for partners who want to deliver a server solution based on Windows Server 2003 as part of their product offering. It provides the same version of Windows Server 2003 that is used by Windows Small Business Server 2003, but it has none of the added features included in the standard edition or premium edition of Windows Small Business Server 2003.

There are some new timeout problems during negotiation (I think). An LDAP option has been set in version 1.2, and it has resolved this issue.

Upgrade to 0.7.2 or newer. Older versions have a bug in Slirp caused by a 64/32 bit mismatch. Newer versions have a workaround for this, though the Slirp code really needs to be cleaned up at some point. If you can't find smbserver in My Network Places, try searching for it, e.g. (on Windows 2000) Start -> Search -> Files or folders -> Computers, then search for "smbserver". When found, double click "smbserver", right click "qemu" and map it to a drive letter.

It is recommended that you do a full backup, including the system state, before you migrate to Windows Small Business Server 2003. You should also test the backup before proceeding with the migration. Keep in mind that the server configuration depends on the specifics of the network topology and the needs of your business. No. This problem has been corrected.

The Windows Server 2003 core and upgrade exams are available now. View the New and Upcoming Exams page for more information about elective and specialization exam availability. The Windows Server 2003 upgrade exam for MCSAs covers a direct subset of the job tasks that are included in typical MCSE skills. The skills tested by the MCSA upgrade exam are expected to be part of an MCSE's job tasks. Yes.

The Windows Server 2003 exams do not include labs or a practicum. However, the exams may include various innovative testing technologies to present a more realistic visual representation of the products that you are being tested on. This is so that your exam experience more consistently reflects the types of tasks that you perform on the job.

The Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family takes the best of Microsoft Windows 2000 Server technology and makes it easier to deploy, manage, and use. For more information, see the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Web site. Microsoft has developed independent certification requirements for Windows Server 2003. The certification requirements for Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on Windows Server 2003 differ from those for MCSE on Windows 2000.

There can be only one Windows Small Business Server 2003 server in a domain. Each Windows Small Business Server 2003 server is typically connected to the Internet either directly, or via a firewall. Windows Small Business Server 2003 does not support trusts between domains; therefore, user names and resources could not be shared between those Windows Small Business Server 2003 servers.

Although Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 has released, it is recommended that you wait to install this service pack with Windows Small Business Server 2003 Service Pack 1. For more information, see Windows Small Business Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 Known Issues. For information about migrating from Small Business Server 4.5 or Small Business Server 2000 to Windows Small Business Server 2003, see Upgrading to Windows Small Business Server 2003. No.

Answer: Yes. Windows Server 2003 now supports the latest releases, not only from Microsoft, but also from other non-Microsoft products. Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 has been released and provides the next generation of messaging on the more secure and scalable platform ever released by Microsoft to date.

Windows SBS 2003 customers can take advantage of the storage limit changes implemented in Exchange Server 2003 SP2. Downloading a full product online wouldn't be convenient for customers. It would take a too much time. Microsoft has updated the Configure E-mail and Internet Connection Wizard to include additional integration components that will help customers experience an easy ISA 2004 installation.

One of the key benefits of SBS 2003 R2 is the integration of leading server technologies, including Windows Server and Exchange Server. Because of this, SBS must release after all of its product components have been released, and after completing additional integration and testing. SBS customers with Software Assurance* will be able to SBS 2003 R2 without purchasing a new server license** for a nominal shipping and handling fee.

Answer: Yes. With the introduction of a renewed Software Assurance last year, Microsoft now offers a more predictable licensing model for deployment flexibility and predictable budgeting. This is currently being extended with additional support and training.

Answer: There has never been a better time to deploy Windows Server 2003 to support your new projects and applications. It will provide a secure, reliable and faster base to support your critical projects, and your IP investment.

In addition to providing the fastest, most reliable and most secure Windows Server ever, Windows Server 2003 integrates a powerful application environment to develop innovative XML Web services and business solutions that dramatically improve process efficiency. Here are the major new features and improvements for organizations considering upgrading from Microsoft Windows NT® Server 4.

Yes. An enhanced version of Microsoft Connector for POP3 Mailboxes is included with both the standard edition and the premium edition of Windows Small Business Server 2003. Microsoft Connector for POP 3 Mailboxes can be configured to automatically download POP3 mail from your Internet service provider (ISP) at intervals of 15 minutes or more. Yes. Windows Small Business Server 2003 includes Microsoft Shared Fax Service.

Windows Small Business Server 2003 supports up to two physical CPU processors and up to four virtual CPU processors. For more information about support for multiple CPU processors, consult the Web site of your hardware manufacturer. Yes. You can customize the internal Windows SharePoint Services-based Web site in several ways. The architecture of the Web site is based on the digital dashboard, which uses a common Web Part framework, so you can add many types of Web Parts to the site directly.

For existing Windows Small Business Server 2003 Standard Edition customers, Service Pack 1 is available as a free download. You may also order the CD package for a nominal fee, including shipping and handling and applicable taxes. For Premium Edition customers, the Standard Edition Service Pack 1 is available as a free download; however, it will also be necessary to order the Service Pack 1 Premium CD package as Premium-Edition specific updates are only available on the CD package.

Because it is a prerequisite to installing Windows Small Business Server 2003 Service Pack 1, if you have already installed Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1, it is not necessary to uninstall the service pack. However, if you must uninstall Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 to address a known issue, you will be required to reinstall the service pack when you install Windows Small Business Server 2003 Service Pack 1.

Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 (SBS 2003 R2) is an update release to the award-winning SBS 2003 product, providing new features to address the growing needs of small businesses.

Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 is scheduled to release-to-manufacturing in the second quarter of 2006 (English version; localized languages will follow). No. Most of the new features in Windows Server 2003 R2 are designed for medium- to large-sized businesses, and therefore are not applicable to the small business customer. SBS 2003 R2 will only include one Windows Server 2003 R2 component and that component is Windows SharePoint Services Service Pack 2.

Is it possible to install the server applications included with Windows Small Business Server 2003 on a different computer running Windows Server? For example, I want to run SQL Server on the computer running Windows Small Business Server 2003, but I want to run Exchange Server 2003 on a different computer. No. The server applications that come with the product must be installed on the same physical machine, if they are installed at all.

The major new enhancement in Windows Server 2003 over Windows 2000 and the major reasons to upgrade from Windows 2000 include: Scalability is dramatically improved with support for up to 64 processor, 512 GB memory, Itanium 2-based systems like the HP Superdome. Active Directory enhancements include tools that bring drag-an-drop directory tree editing, multi-object selection, the ability to rename domains, and the ability to save and reuse queries saving you time and errors.