Although many network administrators will probably upgrade to Windows Server 2003 from Windows NT or Windows 2000 Server, you might need to install a Windows Server 2003 server from scratch. Here's ...

A while ago, I got a note from a reader with some questions about installing Windows Server 2003. It’s a dilemma that many have and will face in the future, so it’s worth exploring here. As always, ...

While it's a long way off for many companies, IPv6 is slowly but surely making its way into products. Its use was experimental in Windows 2000, but Windows Server 2003 features a full, native IPv6 ...

Installing a Windows Server 2012 R2 DC into an existing domain requires the forest and domain functional level to be Windows Server 2003 or higher. Verify the functional level of the domain by logging ...

IT personnel must do more with less today—that's a given. But with fewer resources and reduced budgets, they still need to be able to respond quickly to business needs and requirements. One place ...

Windows Server 2003 has yet to be officially launched, but a registration key to install Microsoft Corp.’s new server operating system has already been posted online. The volume license key allows ...

I have a Windows Server 2003 Enterprise OEM license on a DELL 2850 server, and I need to install ESXi (4.1 is the latest version supported). My goal is to be able to use the 4 permitted installations ...

In a previous column, I discussed upgrading from Windows NT 4.0. Like an older car, it gets from point to point. But features such as air bags and traction control can’t simply be bolted on.

When it comes to adopting new operating systems and applications, common practice among system administrators is to delay adoption until the release of the first service pack. Admins found plenty of ...