How Do You Install Small Business Server 2003?
• Gather all your network information, including IP addresses for your ISP’s DNS servers, your network’s subnet mask and router IP addresses and internal IP addresses for printers. • Read the system requirements and installation procedure to get an overview of how to install Business Server 2003. • Choose an IP address for the server that is not in use. If you use a DHCP server, make sure this address is excluded from the DHCP range. • Plan the installation so that it occurs within 7 days of demoting the existing server on an existing Active Directory domain. • Run the dcpromo.exe command on the existing server to demote it. Remove any existing domain trusts or child domains. • Insert the Installation CD. Go through the setup process and hit F8 to accept the licensing agreement. • Select “C” to create a new partition. Microsoft recommends 16 GB, but this will vary depending on installed features. • Restart the server when prompted. • Log in to the server and follow the wizard defaults
