Upgrading from Windows 2000 Domains to Windows Server 2003 Domains
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
Upgrading your network operating system from Microsoft® Windows® 2000 to Windows® Server 2003 requires minimal network configuration and typically has a low impact on user operations. The upgrade process is straightforward, efficient, and allows your organization to take advantage of the improved security that is offered by Windows Server 2003.
In This Chapter
Overview of Upgrading Your Windows 2000 Domains to Windows Server 2003 Domains
Planning to Upgrade Windows 2000 Domains to Windows Server 2003 Domains
Upgrading Windows 2000 Domains to Windows Server 2003
Additional Resources for Upgrading from Windows 2000 Domains to Windows Server 2003 Domains
Related Information
For more information about designing the Active Directory® directory service logical structure and the DNS infrastructure needed to support Active Directory, see "Designing the Active Directory Logical Structure" in this book.
For more information about Active Directory functional levels, see "Enabling Advanced Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Features" in this book.
For more information about upgrading from Microsoft® Windows NT® version 4.0 to Windows Server 2003 Active Directory, see "Upgrading Windows NT 4.0 Domains to Windows Server 2003 Active Directory" in this book.
For more information about deploying a DNS infrastructure for name resolution on your network, see "Deploying DNS" in Deploying Network Services of this kit.