Article ID: 228980 - Last Review: November 19, 2003 - Revision: 3.2 Upgrading from Small Business Server 4.0 to Small Business Server 4.5 When Migrating from One Computer to AnotherThis article was previously published under Q228980 On This PageSUMMARY
This article describes how you can move Small Business Server 4.0 from one Intel-based (x86) computer to another Intel-based (x86) computer, and then upgrade to Small Business Server 4.5.
NOTE: Although you can use many methods to move Small Business Server from one server to another, this article describes one procedure that is recommended by Microsoft. MORE INFORMATIONNOTE: This article assumes that the tape drives on the original server and the new server have a compatible tape format. Also, both servers should not be connected to the same network at the same time during the procedure.
Steps to Perform on the Original ServerStep 1: Back Up Existing Server and Create an Emergency Repair DiskYou can back up the server using either Microsoft Windows NT Backup, or any third-party backup tool that supports online backups and is Microsoft Exchange Server-aware and Microsoft SQL Server-aware. If the backup solution you are using is not Exchange Server or SQL Server aware, stop the services to ensure all data is backed up. Make sure you back up the entire computer, as the Small Business Server and user data is all restored from this tape on the new server.To create an Emergency Repair Disk (ERD):
216207
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/216207/EN-US/
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How to Use an Emergency Repair Disk with SBS
130029
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/130029/EN-US/
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Error Message: The Emergency Repair Disk is Full
Step 2: Use the Migrate User Wizard to Back Up Current Users
Step 3: Back Up Microsoft Windows NT ComponentsRemote Access Service (RAS) Phone BookTo back up any entries in your RAS phone book for Dial-Up Networking (DUN), copy the x:\Winnt.sbs\System32\Ras\Rasphone.pbk file (where x is the drive letter where Small Business Server is installed) to a disk or a client workstation, and then restore the file to the same location on the new server. Domain Name System (DNS) If you have not configured DNS on your existing server, you do not need to back up DNS zones. If you have configured DNS on your existing server, back up and restore your DNS zones to the new server using the steps in the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article: 172221
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/172221/EN-US/
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How to Move One or More Zone Files to a New WinNT DNS Server
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)If you have not changed the default DHCP scope, you do not have to back up this component and do not have to reconfigure it on the new server. If you have changed the default scope, move the DHCP database to the new server using the steps in the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article: 130642
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/130642/EN-US/
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How to Move a DHCP Database to Another Windows NT Server
Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS)Because WINS is installed and started by default with Small Business Server, you do not need to reconfigure this service on the new server. Printers You need to reinstall and reshare printers on the new server. Make sure to note which printers are installed, as well as the share names. You will need this information for the new server. Fax Service The Fax service is automatically installed on the new server. However, if the default share name for the fax printer is changed, it needs to be corrected on the new server so that it matches the old server. If you do not know the fax printer name or names, use the following steps:
After the data is restored from the old server to the new server, you need to re-create the shares and set the permissions. Make sure to note the share names for data folders that were created on the old server. Web Sites You can restore any Web sites on the existing server to the new server from the tape backup. If a Web site is being hosted on the existing server, the site needs to be reconfigured after the data is restored. Refer to the product documentation for more details (click Start, point to Programs, point to Windows NT Option Pack, and then click Product Documentation). For more information, refer to the following Microsoft Web site: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/webservices/aa740691.aspx
(http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/webservices/aa740691.aspx)
or to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article:
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(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/230287/EN-US/
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Contents of Internet Information Server 4.0 Release Notes
Step 4: Back Up Microsoft Exchange Server Data on the Original ServerUse the following steps to move the Exchange Server databases from the existing server to the new server.
Step 5: Back Up SQL Server Data on the Original ServerIf you are running SQL Server on the original server, use the following procedure.NOTE: If you are not currently using SQL Server on the original server, you can skip this procedure.
Steps to Perform on the New ServerStep 1: Install Small Business Server 4.0 on the New ServerMake sure that you have all the Windows NT drivers for the hardware in the new server. Make sure that all hardware and external devices are turned on (modems, hubs, and so on). The server name, domain name, and organization name should all be the same as on the original server.For additional information about how to install Small Business Server 4.0, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 207026
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/207026/EN-US/
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How to Install SBS 4.0 and 4.0a
NOTE: If client license add packs were used on the original server, you need to re-use them to add the proper number of client access licenses (CALs) to the new installation. However, you may be prompted for a password to allow the add packs to be re-used on the new installation. If you are prompted for a password, please contact Microsoft Product Support Services to receive a new password.
For additional information, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 236867
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/236867/EN-US/
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Support Issues with Small Business Server Client Add Packs
Step 2: Use the Migrate User Wizard to Restore Users
Step 3: Restore Windows NT ComponentsRAS Phone BookCopy the Rasphone.pbk file that you backed up from the original server to the x:\Winnt.sbs\System32\Ras\Rasphone.pbk folder on the new server. NOTE: Replace x with the drive letter where Small Business Server is installed. DNS If DNS is installed and configured on your original server, migrate the DNS configuration from the original server to the new server using the steps in the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article: 172221
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/172221/EN-US/
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How to Move One or More Zone Files to a New WinNT DNS Server
DHCPIf you changed the DHCP configuration on your existing server from the default configuration, move the DHCP configuration from the existing server to the new server using the steps in the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article: 130642
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/130642/EN-US/
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How to Move a DHCP Database to Another Windows NT Server
WINSBecause WINS is installed and started by default in Small Business Server, you do not need to reconfigure this service on the new server. Printers You need to reinstall and reshare printers on the new server. Using the information you wrote down in Step 3 in the "Steps to Perform on the Original Server" section of this article, reinstall the printers, and re-create the shares. Fax Service The Fax service is automatically installed on the new server. However, if you changed the default share name for the fax printer, you need to correct it at this time. If the share name you wrote down in Step 3 in the "Steps to Perform on the Original Server" section of this article is different than the default of "fax," you need to type it at this time. Shares After the data from the original server is restored to the new server, you need to re-create the shares. Using the names noted in Step 3 in the "Steps to Perform on the Original Server" section of this article, re-create the shares for the restored data. Web Sites You can move the Web site data from the original server to the new server, but you need to reconfigure the Web server. Step 4: Restore Exchange Server Data to the New ServerThe Exchange Server organization and site names are created automatically by default in Small Business Server, based on the domain name and computer name of the server. If this name was changed on the existing server by reinstalling Exchange Server, you need to remove and reinstall Exchange Server on the new server. If this is the case, please use the following procedure. Otherwise, skip to Step 5.
Step 5: Restore SQL Server Data to the New ServerNOTE: If you were not using SQL Server on the original server and it was not backed up in Step 5 of the "Steps to Perform on the Original Server" section of this article, you can skip the following procedure and move to Step 6.
Step 6: Upgrade to Small Business Server 4.5
REFERENCESFor additional information, click the article number below
to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
241871
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/241871/EN-US/
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Small Business Server Disaster Recovery Planning and Procedures
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