SBE2003

[Gekko_uk]

I have a 30 user network running on XP prof clients and SBS2003.

We upgraded our server, to new model, same SBS2003 OS.

Old Server, I was going to use as Print server/App server.

I have now found out it must be a DC to exist, ie I did a DCPROMO to make it not one, now it shuts down ever 3 hours.

So.. im wondering what are my best options.

Should I install server 2000 edition and use this as app server?

Would this then require me to re-buy a new set Of Cal’s? ie because I have sbe2003

ones at the moment?

Can I run SBSE2003 as another domain with current one?

I am unsure of the best and most cost effective way to do this.

[chilifrei64]

Your best bet would be to just get either 2000 or 2003 server and install it on there. . you could run the other as another domain but just remember.. you get what you pay for. if you piece it together.. it will fall to pieces.

no you wont have to buy another set of cals as long as the second server is part of the same domain. and you installed it using per seat instead of per server