Windows Server Upgrade tips and tricks. Winnie Leung Technology Specialist Microsoft Corporation

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1 Windows Server Upgrade tips and tricks Winnie Leung Technology Specialist Microsoft Corporation

2 Windows Server Release Cycle Mainstream Service Packs & Updates At least 5 years from major release Extended Support At least 5 years

3 Security and Management Upgrading to Windows 2003

4 List of Security and Management Enhancement Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Windows Firewall with Group Policy Deployment Relevant XP SP2 enhancements RPC, DCOM lockdown Post-Setup Security Updates Boot-time network protection for clean installs Security Configuration Wizard Base 64-bit extension system.net Framework 2.0

5 Group Policy Management Console (GPMC)

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12 Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)

13 Configuring WSUS

14 Configuring WSUS (continued)

15 Update Classifications

16 Synchronizing Server

17 Reporting with WSUS

18 Points and Tips for upgrading to Win2003 Server

19 Processes Planning the upgrade Assessing application compatibility Starting an upgrade process

20 Planning the upgrade

21 Upgrade Path for NT Servers Current OS Version Upgrade Version Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition Windows Server 2003, Data Center Edition Windows NT 4.0, Server, Standard Edition Windows NT 4.0 Server, Enterprise Edition

22 Upgrade Path for Win2000 Servers Windows 2000 Server Family Windows 2000 Server Windows 2000 Advanced Server Windows 2000 Datacenter Edition No Equivalent Windows Server 2003 Family Standard Edition Enterprise Edition Datacenter Edition Web Edition You cannot downgrade to a less powerful OS! You may loss some functionality in the process

23 Choosing the Best OS Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition File and printer sharing, internet connectivity etc Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (32 or 64 bit) Networking, messaging, HA Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition Highest scalability, availability and reliability Windows Server 2003, Web Edition Web applications hosting

24 Choosing to Upgrade, Perform a New Installation, or Migrate Reasons to Upgrade (In-place upgrade) Easy Upgrade Simple configuration, existing users, settings, groups, rights, and permissions are retained Re-installation of applications not required BACKUP HARDDISK before major change!

25 Choosing to Upgrade, Perform a New Installation, or Migrate Reasons to Perform a Clean Installation Complex environment To consolidate existing Windows Server infrastructure To remove any unnecessary or unused files and disable unnecessary services Reformatting hard disk improves performance. Reformatting allows you to modify the size or number of disk partitions Reinstall servers which has been upgraded several times in the past

26 Verifying Hardware Compatibility Windows Hardware Quality Lab (WHQL) verified through a series of tests and digitally signed list of robust drivers Check the hardware compatibility on Microsoft Web site Ensure to obtained updated hardware device drivers and an updated system BIOS Run a pre-installation compatibility check from the Setup CD

27 Verifying System Requirements Requirement Standard Edition Edition Datacenter Edition Web Edition Minimum CPU Speed 133 MHz 133 MHz for x86-based computers 733 MHz for 64-bit, Itanium-based computers* 400 MHz for x86-based computers 733 MHz for 64-bit, Itanium -based computers* 133 MHz Recommended CPU Speed 550 MHz 733 MHz 733 MHz 550 MHz Minimum RAM 128 MB 128 MB 512 MB 128 MB Recommended Minimum RAM 256 MB 256 MB 1 GB 256 MB Maximum RAM 4 GB 32 GB for x86-based computers 64 GB for 64-bit, Itaniumbased computers 64 GB for x86-based computers 512 GB for 64-bit, Itanium-based computers 2 GB Multi-Processor Support 4 Up to 8 Minimum 8 required Maximum 32 for 32-bit computers Maximum 64 for 64-bit, Itanium-based computers 1 or 2 Disk Space for Setup 1.5 GB 1.5 GB for x86-based computers 2 GB for 64-bit, Itaniumbased computers 1.5 GB for x86-based computers 2 GB for 64-bit, Itaniumbased computers 1.5 GB

28 Assessing and Documenting Server Upgrade Order Refer to Server Upgrade Checklist Identify and document domain controllers Role Service Worksheet available at "Domain Controllers and Services Documentation" section in the Windows Server 2003 Deployment Kit.

29 Analysis should includes Services running on the various servers Make a list of service and notes impact, for example, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) Terminal Services File and Print Web Determine critical application and assign priorities

30 Assessing application compatibility

31 Application Compatibility Toolkit - ACT ACT 3.0 provides 3 key tools, Application Compatibility Analyzer 1.0 Windows Application Verifier 2.5 Compatibility Administrator 3.0 Inventory, test, resolve, deploy, and debug an existing application that you want to run on Windows Server 2003 Could be downloaded on Windows ACT 3.0 page

32 Starting the upgrade process

33 Starting the upgrade process Resolve issues found by compatibility check Validate drivers and services are working as expected Review Windows Event for information and errors Product activation

34 Windows Server Longhorn Overview

35 More Control Increased Protection Greater Flexibility Enhanced Spend Less Scripting Time on and Task Automation Everyday Tasks Role Based Installation and Management Hardens Better Security the OS and and Protects Compliance Your Network Environment Access Protection Quickly Integrated Respond Server Virtualization to Changing Business Centralized Needs Application and Remote Access Solutions

36 Spend Less Time on Everyday Tasks Windows PowerShell IIS 7 Windows Server Manager Windows Firewall

37 Windows PowerShell

38 Hardens the Operating System and Protects Your Environment Security and Compliance Right Management Services Network Access Protection Read Only Domain Controller

39 Network Access Protection 3 Policy Servers e.g. MSFT Security Center, SMS, Antigen or 3 rd party Windows Vista Client 1 DHCP, VPN IPsec, IEEE 802.1X Switch/Router 2 MSFT Network Policy Server Not policy compliant 4 Policy compliant 5 Restricted Network Corporate Network Fix Up Servers e.g. MSFT WSUS, SMS & 3 rd party Customer Benefits Enhanced Security o All communications are authenticated, authorized & healthy o Defense-in-depth on your terms with DHCP, VPN, IPsec, 802.1X o Policy-based access that IT Pros can set and control Increased Business Value o o o Preserves user productivity Extends existing investments in Microsoft and 3rd party infrastructure Broad industry partnership

40 Quickly Respond to Your Changing Business Needs Windows Server Virtualization.NET Framework Terminal Services Gateway and Remote Programs Optimized Replication and Administration

41 Windows Server Virtualization Greater Scalability and improved performance x64 bit host and guest support SMP support Increased reliability and security Minimal Trusted Code base Windows running a foundation role Better flexibility and manageability Dynamically add virtual resources Live Migration New UI/Integration with SCVMM VM 1 VM 2 Parent Child VM 2 Child Virtual Hard Disks (VHD)

42 2005 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. This presentation is for informational purposes only. Microsoft makes no warranties, express or implied, in this summary.