Although many network administrators will probably upgrade to Windows Server 2003 from Windows NT or Windows 2000 Server, you might need to install a Windows Server 2003 server from scratch. Here's ...

A while ago, I got a note from a reader with some questions about installing Windows Server 2003. It’s a dilemma that many have and will face in the future, so it’s worth exploring here. As always, ...

Microsoft first introduced the Active Directory Migration Tool (ADMT) as a way to migrate from Windows NT to Window 2000. Since shipping Windows Server 2003, Microsoft has made some changes to the ...

I've looked for this, but most guides seem to be the opposite. Aside from partitioning my hard drive, what will I have to do to get Server 2003 running on the same laptop. I'd rather not re-install ...

Installing a Windows Server 2012 R2 DC into an existing domain requires the forest and domain functional level to be Windows Server 2003 or higher. Verify the functional level of the domain by logging ...

Windows Deployment Service (WDS) is a powerful tool that allows network-based installation of Windows OS to computers without needing physical media. This guide will walk us through installing and ...

In a previous column, I discussed upgrading from Windows NT 4.0. Like an older car, it gets from point to point. But features such as air bags and traction control can’t simply be bolted on.

When it comes to adopting new operating systems and applications, common practice among system administrators is to delay adoption until the release of the first service pack. Admins found plenty of ...