How to Upgrade Small Business Server 2003 to 2008

The Windows Small Business Server 2003 operating system is used in environments where a file, Web or other server is required and is usually not used in consumer or individual user settings. If you have a Server 2003 system that you want to upgrade to Server 2008, you can do so if you have the Server 2008 installation DVD and are comfortable performing the upgrade process. Note that, although the upgrade should not harm any of your data, it is always a good idea to back up your important files before performing any type of operating system upgrade or modification.

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  Boot into your Windows 2003 server as the administrator or a user that has administrator-level privileges.

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  Insert the Server 2008 DVD into the server and wait for the Install Windows window to appear.

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  Click "Install Now."

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  Select the "Go online to get the latest updates for installation (recommended)" option.

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  Type in your product key, click "Next" and then click "Upgrade" and wait while the automatic upgrade process runs.