Upgrading to a new server - how long, best practices

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hi,

we're running windows 2003 sbs sp2 (w exchange). pretty simple network: 1 server / domain controller , 7 client pcs (all running xp pro sp3). server running flawlessly we're going move faster server hardware week.

i've reviewed documentation re: migrating new server. understanding of steps:

install server 2003 sbs , exchange on new machine , upgrade current sp needed.

deprecate "old" server not being primary domain controller

elevate new server @ primary.

migrate active directory , configuration on new machine.

installing other 3r party apps, etc.

taking old server offline.

test

please feel free correct me if needed! i'm seeking community expertise , advice based on person experience, gotchas, etc.  or pointers favored resources appreciated.

the other question how long estimate job take, start finish. estimated approx. 10 hours. being intentionally conservative on estimate because server *critical* everyday operations (business @ standstill without it) , included time thorough testing includes testing accounting app on 5 workstations.

i've taken approach it's best thorough , methodical , things right first time stays working (or fixed, if it's maintenance) rather ripping through , patching later. however, i'm being challenged whole operation should take 4 hours max (there politics involved wouldn't want hear about). comments welcome. should add i'm contractor/consultant, not salaried employee, though i've worked client quite while.

many in advance.

-kenny

in addition info provided meinolf, can find more details @ http://theessentialexchange.com/blogs/michael/archive/2008/05/18/sbs-2003-hardware-migration-upgrade.aspx

hth
marcin



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