Windows Server 2003

Learn how to prepare for a migration from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2012 R2 in this new article series from Russell Smith.

Are you ready for Windows Server 2003 (W2003) and Windows Server 2003 R2 (W2003 R2) end of life? Learn about your options and start planning now!

What is the ASR feature in Windows XP/2003? How do I use it? If you run a  Windows XP Pro or Windows Server 2003 computer and you wish to backup the system you can use a new feature called Automated System Recovery (ASR). The ASR process allows to restore the system disk (usually the C:…

What are the Windows 2003 MCSA certification requirements? Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) candidates on the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 track are required to satisfy the following requirements: Note: The Windows Server 2003 exams will be released in the second half of 2003. Core Exams (3 Exams Required) One client operating system exam Two networking…

What are the Windows 2003 MCSE certification requirements? On February 17 2003, Microsoft has updated their Microsoft Certification Requirements page. This page will keep record of the most up-to-date certification requirements as posted by Microsoft on their public certification pages. Note: This page quotes Microsoft’s page and uses their language and course descriptions. I’ve added…

What are the requirements for a W2K MCSE/MCSA to upgrade his or her certification to the Windows 2003 MCSE/MCSA certification? Microsoft has designed an upgrade path that will enable a current MCSE on Windows 2000 to earn the Windows Server 2003 credential in a time- and cost-effective manner. The certification requirements for MCSE on Windows…

What is Windows Server 2003 SP1 Slipstreaming? How can I slipstream service packs into the Windows Server 2003 media? This scenario explains how to create an integrated installation of Windows Server 2003 and the corresponding service pack in a shared distribution folder on a network. This integration is called “Slipstreaming”. The integrated process installs the…

Where can I download Windows Server 2003 Sysprep? The Windows Server 2003 SP1 System Preparation tool enables administrators to prepare Windows Server 2003 system images as part of an automated deployment. This tool is an updated version of the System Preparation tool that is included with Windows Server 2003. You can use the System Preparation…

Windows Server 2003 Gold (RTM) Patches You should consider installing Service Pack 1 as soon as possible During March 2005 Microsoft released SP1 for Windows Server 2003. SP1 is the latest collection of updates for Windows Server 2003. To download SP1 for Windows Server 2003: Download Windows Server 2003 SP1 Network Installation (329mb) The Network…

What are the Windows Server 2003 Support Tools? Where can I get them from? The Windows Server 2003 Support Tools are a set of software tools for administrators, developers, and power users to manage Active Directory, Group Policy, TCP/IP Networks, Registry, Security, Scalability and many other areas of the Windows Server 2003 operating system. These…