Upgrading W2K3 standard to enterprise editionWell, the length of time depends on the type of build used, and the components installed. As an example, on the last project I worked on we used OpsWare to deploy standard servers based on a number of templates. A Windows server that matched our default build, took closer to two hours, due to the number of post-installation scripts and customisations. We use HP Radia now, and again, with a relatively standard build table this is usally closer to two hours than one.
In any environment where allowed, scripted builds should always be favoured over manual. The percentage of 100% successfully completed manual builds, when there's a large number of instructions, is very, very few indeed. Also, if we're talking a branch office site, it's probably much easier to upgrade out there (and maintain applications and settings) then bring back to the data centre and rebuild and then take back out to the branch. Although many enterprises have the facilities to perform bare metal builds at the branch, there are always smaller sites whereby there's a factor to stop this, which ultimately results in the server needing to be returned to one of the staging areas. --Paul ----- Original Message ----- From: Ziots, Edward To: ActiveDir@mail.activedir.org Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2007 2:22 PM Subject: RE: [ActiveDir] Upgrading W2K3 standard to enterprise edition Yes it does work, I have done a few on HP/Compaq here, as a test, but its not a standard practice, if its built wrong, just wipe it, and rebuild only takes an hour max. Z Edward E. Ziots Network Engineer Lifespan Organization MCSE,MCSA,MCP+I,M.E,CCA,Network+, Security + email:[EMAIL PROTECTED] cell:401-639-3505 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Williams Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2007 9:13 AM To: ActiveDir@mail.activedir.org Subject: Re: [ActiveDir] Upgrading W2K3 standard to enterprise edition Yeah, you can upgrade std. to ent. One of my implementation guys accidently built a load of boxes for me as Std., so I got him to upgrade them to Ent. Worked fine. He did have issues doing this on a different project where there was a stupidly small C partition though (4GB I think). I think Ent. needs more room, or at least it does if you're using HPs server installation CDROM... --Paul ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ActiveDir@mail.activedir.org Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2007 11:38 AM Subject: [ActiveDir] Upgrading W2K3 standard to enterprise edition I remember there being a simple upgrade from nt4 standard to nt4 enterprise but don't remember reading of any similar upgrade path for w2k. Apparently such an upgrade path *does* now exist once again, for w2k3 (including the R2 edition). Can anyone confirm or deny that such an upgrade is possible? Thanks, neil PLEASE READ: The information contained in this email is confidential and intended for the named recipient(s) only. If you are not an intended recipient of this email please notify the sender immediately and delete your copy from your system. You must not copy, distribute or take any further action in reliance on it. Email is not a secure method of communication and Nomura International plc ('NIplc') will not, to the extent permitted by law, accept responsibility or liability for (a) the accuracy or completeness of, or (b) the presence of any virus, worm or similar malicious or disabling code in, this message or any attachment(s) to it. If verification of this email is sought then please request a hard copy. Unless otherwise stated this email: (1) is not, and should not be treated or relied upon as, investment research; (2) contains views or opinions that are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of NIplc; (3) is intended for informational purposes only and is not a recommendation, solicitation or offer to buy or sell securities or related financial instruments. NIplc does not provide investment services to private customers. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Registered in England no. 1550505 VAT No. 447 2492 35. Registered Office: 1 St Martin's-le-Grand, London, EC1A 4NP. A member of the Nomura group of companies.
