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Get your migration going
With the release of Windows Small Business Server (SBS) 2008, Microsoft has implemented several changes that make migrating from SBS 2003 or Windows Server 2003 much simpler. The changes allow more flexibility with less disruption to the end users than in previous versions when moving files and data from the source server (your current server) to the destination server (your new server).
Relieving pressure
While the process still requires detailed planning and testing, SBS 2003 and SBS 2008 can now coexist in the same domain for up to 21 days, relieving the pressure to move all applications and user data in one shot. What this ultimately means is the process can be completed during office hours without interruption to end users.
Making it uncomplicated
SBS 2008's series of wizards eases the upgrade process by making suggestions along the way. This is especially true when migrating from SBS 2003 or Windows Server 2003, with the wizard serving as a guide to post-migration tasks.
And no reconfiguration is needed for moving mailboxes. Users can continue to work while their mailboxes are being moved; they'll just be prompted to restart Outlook once the move is done.
The benefits don't stop at easy migration. SBS 2008 is designed for small businesses. It was made to work with existing technology and to deliver a comprehensive network at an affordable price. And as your business grows, so does SBS 2008, from easily adding new users, servers and applications to backing up your data and keeping it safe.
Think ahead
Though the migration improvements made to SBS 2008 minimize the risk of something going wrong with little to no disruption to end users, that doesn't mean you don't have to meticulously plan. Make sure you inventory every change needed, such as hardware upgrades and necessary replacements. Think ahead to any changes your business may need in the next several years, as that can impact any improvements being made this time around. Better to plan for any future growth while meeting today's needs.
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1. Minimize the amount of data transferred
to the new server by asking users to
delete all unnecessary e-mail and empty
their Deleted Items folders.
2. Make sure the date, time and time
zones match across the source and
destination servers.
3. Back up the source server.
4. Install the latest service packs for all
server components.
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