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.

Yes, Microsoft MPIO is specifically designed to run on both platforms. Microsoft uses the same set of foundation MPIO drivers on both. This lets customers upgrade a server from Windows 2000 Server to Windows Server 2003 with a Microsoft MPIO solution in place, instead of having to remove it and disconnect the storage before upgrading.

Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 comes with the Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine (MSDE 2000), which is installed by default and is used to track jobs. Due to licensing restrictions, customers cannot install the full version of SQL Server on compute nodes running Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003. Customers wishing to install full versions of SQL Server should purchase Windows Server 2003 x64 Standard, Enterprise, or Datacenter Edition.

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.

In order to clone your Windows system to different hardware, you should first prepare Windows using Microsoft System Preparation Tool (sysprep). According to Microsoft Knowledge Base Article — 298491, "One problem from duplicating an installation of Windows 2000 is that each cloned computer has the same security identifier (SID) and computer name. This may prevent the cloned computers from functioning correctly in a workgroup or a domain.

No. Windows Storage Server is not extensible, and is available pre-installed by Original Equipment Manufactures (OEMs) only.

Windows 2000 Server/Advanced Server is the server edition of Windows 2000, which is designed to serve small- to mid-sized businesses and workgroups. Server supports up to 4GB of physical RAM and up to 4 processors per computer. Advanced Server supports up to 8GB of RAM and 8 processors per computer. Windows 2000 Datacenter Server is designed for large businesses and computer clusters.

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.

The Plan Change Tool does not support this type of migration. Do not attempt to process this change as it will result in downtime and technical problems to the site. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Prestwood Support.

Yes, Microsoft released a MultiLanguage Version of Windows 2000. The operating system allows users to change the language of the user interface, choosing from any one of 24 languages. Menus, help files and dialog boxes can be switched to Japanese, for example, or Italian or Swedish. Plus, users can create, edit and print documents in hundreds of different languages. Users change the interface language by simply selecting Control Panel and then Regional Options.

Besides being dedicated exclusively to file serving, Windows Storage Server 2003 contains some important features not available in Windows Server 2003. These features include an advanced storage manager for file filtering and quota management, a new Network File System (NFS) server to improve performance, and a fully integrated Web-based user interface for remote management.

No, the Windows Server 2003 needs a new version of CALs. You need a Windows Server 2003 License Server, which can serve both Windows 2000 terminal servers and Windows Server 2003 terminal servers.

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.

These new versions will be priced the same as Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional, and Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard and Enterprise Editions. It is noteworthy that media player software, instant messaging software, and media server software are generally made available for free via Internet downloads. Specific pricing for these products is available from retailers.

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.

Windows .NET Server 2003 is an evolutionary upgrade to Windows 2000 Server, with hundreds of new features. For more information, please read my exhaustive review of Windows .NET Server 2003.

If you are using the Windows 2000 SP4 slipstream, you must also install the hotfix specified in the Microsoft Knowledge Base article 821887, "Events for Authorization Roles Are Not Logged in the Security Log When You Configure Auditing for Windows 2000 Authorization Manager Runtime." On servers running Windows 2000, all ISA Server services run using the local system account. (These run under the Network Service account on computers running Windows Server„? 2003.)

BackOffice Server and its components such as Exchange, SQL will work on Windows 2000 however specific service pack's/fixes are required for the products to enable full functionality. A list of fixes needed are listed at http://www.microsoft.com/backofficeserver/prodinfo/win2000sps.htm.

Yes. Although the Legacy Client can be installed and used on clients running Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP, we highly recommend Legacy Client for migratory purposes only. By not using the Advanced Client you will not have the ability to take advantage of the bandwidth awareness, mobile software delivery support, and advanced security features of the Advanced Client. For more information on the differences between the clients, please see the previous question.

I am trying to remotely install a WIN machine and I see "UNDI Initialize failed, no media detected" when I boot from the RIS boot floppy: I am trying to remotely install a WIN machine and I see "Error loading operating system." after the RIS process copies files. I am reinstalling a machine that is in the domain. Once I provide the RIS username and password and go past the computer-name screen, I get duplicate GUID warning.

No, as mentioned on ActiveWin a long time ago, the Digital Sound System 80 has been discontinued by Microsoft, so as they tend to do, there will not be any new software coming out for it...so you are basically stuck with the speakers working in analog mode.