Windows server upgrade

I've inherited a 10 year old server running Win 2000 and Exchange 2003 (6.5). With 35 clients running Outlook 2010
We are looking to buy a new server and upgrade Exchange. What would be the best way to do this?
Is there a template or a guide we can look at to go through the upgrade process?

Hello,
As there is no direct path to upgrade either Win 2000 or Exchange 2003 to the most current versions, you will either need to do this in stages, or start fresh. If possible, I would recommend to start fresh. This will let you redo
AD and set everything up to your standards.
If you are going to migrate, you will need to install Win 2008 and Exchange 2010, migrate to these, then go all the way up to 2012 and Exchange 2013. Both ways have their benefits and drawbacks.
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Hi All,
I'm encountering an issue with performing an in-place upgrade of Windows Server 2008 SP2 to Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.
Server details:
Virtual machine running on VMware ESXi 5.
Uninstalled AV and backup software
Domain controller also running AD Certificate Services#
UAC disabled
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When launching setup, the process completes "Copying Windows Files". After a few seconds or being on "Gathering files, settings and programs 0%", an error appears on screen -
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Hi,
Generally such kind of issues are caused by third party programs such as CD burning programs, device driver etc.
First please refer to this article to see if there is anything helpful:
Guide for Upgrading to Windows Server 2008 R2
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff972408(v=ws.10).aspx
Meanwhile from the description, it mentioned a file under C:\Windows\winsxs. Check the permission of the folder amd64_microsoft-windows-servicingstack_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6002.18005_none_676975d87cc9b6e6 and the file wcp.dll to see if the permission
and ownership are correct compare with the other folders.
Also as it provided 2 minidump files, you will need to use WinDBG to read the minidump files and see if there is any further information.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315263
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Windows server 2008 R2 to Windows server 2012 R@ Upgrade

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Upgrade Options for Windows Server 2012 R2
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn303416.aspx
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http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh831620.aspx
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>>Unfortunately WDS is not a solution for us as it is dependent on the PC being part of a domain
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¿Is it possible to upgrade from SCCM 2012 a domain controller in Windows Server 2008 R2 TO 2012 R2?

Hi all.
I want to know if is it possible to upgrade a domain controller from Windows Server 2008 r2 to 2012 r2 installing from SCCM 2012.
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Hi all.
I want to know if is it possible to upgrade a domain controller from Windows Server 2008 r2 to 2012 r2 installing from SCCM 2012.
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Windows server 2008 upgrade hangs at gathering files 0%

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While upgrading my Virtual Machine from Windows Server 2003 STD 32 Bit to Windows Server 2008 STD 32 Bit...it gets stuck at Gathering files 0%..
I have tried my changing the ISO file and also copied the setup files to one of my local drive then to having the same issue...
I have up graded almost 40 to 45 server but still didnt face such problem please suggest me any solution and i have also tried my googling the same but no luck...
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Hi
Might help:
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Since upgrading to Mac OS 10.6.8 I can't connect to a smb share on Windows Server 2003r2

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http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn303416.aspx
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can recommend?

Hi Ginandtonic,
To upgrade DC(Domain Controller) from windows server 2012 to windows server 2012 r2, please refer to these articles:
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Integration - Windows Server 2003/2008R2: Creating a login script that attaches programs to a certain user group. Upgrading to Windows 7/8

We are currently running a windows server 2003 environment with a 2003 server being the DC. We have a couple of 2008 r2 servers that are member servers.
OK...
Our users are primarily operating off of windows xp clients/workstations in which they use RDP to connect to the newer member servers that are windows 2008. With their base profile in xp I am using roaming profiles via server 2003. I am looking to begin
upgrading all of the workstations to all-in-one windows7/8 boxes partially because of cosmetic reasons(#weird) and partially because we will eventually begin using the camera options that are in the all-in-one's.
Also..I must do this one at a time as we don't have the money to do a complete overhaul of all client workstations..If that was the case, I could just redo the network and make those members servers the DC and backup DC as well as add a virtual server
in which everyone can access those legacy programs that are still needed...
As you guys know windows 7/8 boxes will not work with server 2003 and roaming profiles. The reason we don't completely upgrade to 2008 r2 environment is because we are still holding on to a legacy program that requires server 2003 and these programs are
vital to our operation.
So..broken down even further...
A: User is part of a 'LocalAdmins' group that makes them automatically a local admin upon any system within our domain.
B: User logs in to windows xp with credentials in which a tailored made per user roaming profile comes up from server 2003
C: User then logs into one of the two terminal servers via RDP with same credentials and accesses new primary application. To access the legacy applications, they merely minimize their RDP session to get back to the windows xp session.
Ultimately..
1. I'd like to begin replacing option B: with windows 7/8 all-in-ones and and have the RDP saved sessions,that talk to the 2008 member servers, as well as, a few vital ie shortcuts automatically come to all users that are apart of that "LocalAdmins
group period.
2. Setup 1 server 2003 box that runs that legacy program and allow everyone access via a Virtual Environment..
3. If they log into a windows xp box, or a windows 7/8 box, I want them to have access to the same icons.
I guess this is a lot to digest, but my question is, what script could I make that would essentially allow uniformity for both my xp workstations and newly added windows 7/8 boxes? What script could I create that would,I guess reside on server 2003, that
brings all the neccessary icons to the users that are apart of that "LocalAdmins" group despite having a windows xp, 7, or 8 workstation?

" I don't see what the issue is because a logon script will still be managed by Group Policy and will have to be applied using GP rules. In the end you still have to write the script."
You basically contradicted the smug part of your rant and multiple answers with this statement!!! You just recognized that some sort of script would be necessary if I chose to use it via group policy.
But according to you..
"It is not and has never been done via a script."
Clearly it has a section per user for a "profile path" and a "logon SCRIPT". Which warrants my creation of this post since I have currentely implemented
roaming profiles. That is how I am manipulating what users can have on their desktop because of course, we have different users that have different needs. But out of all the users, there are programs that need to be laced and seen upon immediate login.I
will consult other people as this is only preliminary planning but about half of your statements are completely unwarranted and UNNECESSARY!
This statement also proves your additional inaccuracies...
"All of the profile things are handled by Windows and have nothing to do with scripts. You define all of that in Group Policy."
That's just silly talk. I told you in my initial break down of my scenario in an entirety that I am using "tailored made per user roaming profiles" to control desktop environments not group policies in this case. But you just made an absolute statement in
saying "You define all of that in Group policy" which is completely wrong...
Do me a favor, please don't respond to this post anymore. I'd love to see if any other partner, staff or whatever mind responding. Thank you for your help anyway. I will use what is useful in your post and discard the rest.
Thanks

[Forum FAQ]How to upgrade Windows Server 2008 R2 with a GUI to Windows Server 2012 Server Core

We found that some customers willing to upgrade Windows Server 2008 R2 GUI to Windows Server 2012 Server Core recently. This article provides detailed steps to perform the upgrade.
Analysis
Upgrading from Windows Server 2008 R2 with a GUI installation to Windows Server 2012 with Server Core directly
is not supported. If you do that, you will receive the error message below(Figure 1) in Compatibility report:
Figure 1.
In these scenario, you can upgrade to Windows Server 2012 firstly. After the upgrade process is completed, you can switch freely between Server Core and Server with a GUI modes.
Produces
You can follow the steps below to perform an upgrade from Windows Server 2008 R2 with a GUI installation to Windows Server 2012 Server Core mode:
1. Upgrade to Windows Server 2012 with a GUI mode
1) Firstly, please boot into Windows Server 2008 R2 with a Windows Server 2012 installation DVD inserted.
2) Select the operating system you want to install with a GUI mode.
We can see 2 options (Server Core Installation or Server with a GUI) for each operating system version. (Figure 2)
Figure 2.
Note: Please make sure you have enough disk space on system partition. Or you will get such an error in Compatibility report.(Figure 3)
Figure 3.
After the Compatibility check, the installation will continue. It will take several minutes until upgrading is done.(Figure 4)
Figure 4.
2. Switch the GUI mode to Server Core
Method 1: Using Server Manager
1) Open Server Manager, click
Manger and select “Remove Roles and Features” to start the
Remove Roles and Features Wizard.
2) In Features,
uncheck the box next to the “User Interfaces and Infrastructure” option, and then click “Next”. (Figure 5)
Figure 5.
Now tick the “Restart the destination Server automatically if required” box, then click “Remove”. (Figure 6)
Figure 6.
Method 2: Using Windows PowerShell
There are multiple ways to remove the GUI via Windows PowerShell, we introduce the way of using the ServerManager module.
You can also run the commands in Windows PowerShell with an administrator to remove the GUI feature:
“Import-Module ServerManager”
“Uninstall-Windowsfeature Server-Gui-Shell –Restart”
or
“Uninstall-WindowsFeature Server-Gui-Shell, Server-Gui-Mgmt-Infra –Restart”
It will take a period of time to remove the GUI feature and reboot. When the system boots up, you will get into the Windows Server 2012 with Server Core mode. (Figure 7)
Figure 7.
More information:
Switch between Full and Server Core in Windows Server 2012 using PowerShell 3.0
http://blogs.technet.com/b/puneetvig/archive/2012/10/16/switch-between-full-and-core-in-windows-server-2012-using-powershell-3-0.aspx
Windows Server Installation and Upgrade
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsserver/dn527667.aspx
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Hi,
Brian is right, for mange the Server 2008r2 sp1 we recommend use the Windows 7 or 7.1 platform.
More information:
Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 (SP1)
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=7887
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