Question : Best way to swap out SBS servers

I have 2003 SBS server currently running on a single-core Xeon server and I want to put a Dual Quad Core Xeon server in it's place.

What is the easiest way to do this?

I will just move the licenses from the old server to the new server, and install 2003 Server on the previous server as a domain controller (just to hold the domain records and user authentication)

I am doing this THIS Friday-Sunday (if it takes that long)

Thanks!

Answer : Best way to swap out SBS servers

Depending on you comfort level with Active Directory, it can be done in as little as 4-6 hours.  The first time may be a little longer.  I heard from people who are not well versed in servers taking a couple of days to complete the process.  The steps are very well documented, so if you follow them exactly, you should not have a problem.  The kit is a download from their site, so you can start reviewing the materials right away before you start the project.  This method has been around for many years now, and is a very safe and predictable way to migrate SBS 2003 from one server to another.  There is no better or fail safe way.  I have been using it since 2005 and have done it about 30 times.  The best $200 I ever spent!
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