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Installation of SBS 2003 SP1

THE be-all-end-all how to install SBS 2003 sp1

So in the mailbag today comes the request that someone is “looking for “THE” this is how you install sbs 2003 sp1...any ideas?  All I see is bits and bobs here and there” Haven't seen this, have you? How to install Service Read More
posted Tuesday, December 06, 2005 12:40 PM by bradley | 0 Comments
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Oooh we got updates in our release notes

Readme for Premium got updated for these: After you have installed Windows SBS SP1 and you try to reinstall a Windows SBS component, you receive the message, "The drive contains a disc for Windows Small Business Server 2003 with no service packs…" Read More
posted Monday, September 12, 2005 7:42 PM by bradley | 0 Comments
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Top issues with SBS 2003 sp1

Now if you were a Microsoft partner.... you'd be able to visit the Partner newsgroups and find these answers to top issues: ...now then...if you install SBS servers...why aren't you a partner? Better yet...why not a Small Business Specialist? 1. Store.exe Read More
posted Monday, August 08, 2005 12:05 AM by bradley | 2 Comments
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SBS 2003 sp1 revisited - OEM story

A email from the mailbag today reminded me that we need to revisit a few things about SBS 2003 sp1 On Dell boxes, as long as you either (a) have Dell Open Manage 4.4 [located here] or (b) remove Dell Open Manage we no longer are waiting on that piece Read More
posted Monday, July 25, 2005 5:29 PM by bradley | 0 Comments
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V6 Windows/Microsoft Update and SBS

Just a heads up to everyone.... the Windows Update/Microsoft Update that may be offering up to your servers right now that will have the v6 in it's address, it is offering up to you the Windows 2003 sp1...that is NOT SBS 2003 sp1. It is merely the first Read More
posted Wednesday, June 29, 2005 12:55 PM by bradley | 0 Comments
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Blocking Windows 2003 sp1 from your systems

Got a lot of servers [or a lot of SBS servers] that you want to block Windows 2003 sp 1 from [so your clients/customers won't automatically click and install it until YOU are ready?] Click here for tools to block the deployment of Windows 2003 sp1 Read More
posted Tuesday, June 21, 2005 6:02 PM by bradley | 0 Comments
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Backup and Monitoring not working after SBS sp1?

I've seen this a couple of times so I thought I'd repost it again After SBS 2003 sp1 you can't get to the backup and monitoring snap in.... you can fix it here: 842693 You receive a "HTTP 400 - Bad Request" error message when you try to use the Monitoring Read More
posted Tuesday, June 21, 2005 7:22 AM by bradley | 2 Comments
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When the download button 'isn't' the download button

One of the very confusing things about this service pack is when you go to download it and you blondely click the download button it blondely only downloads the last patch of the series and does not direct you to install the five parts.  And of course Read More
posted Tuesday, May 31, 2005 1:11 AM by bradley | 1 Comments
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That thingy that is now in the corner of the server after you apply SP1

Someone in the newsgroup asked about that 'thingy' in the corner that is now in the system tray after the application of the Service pack.  Well for one, if you are just NOW noticing it because you never had it before...you kinda missed a critical Read More
posted Monday, May 30, 2005 11:14 PM by bradley | 0 Comments
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So if we told you NOT to install Windows 2003 sp1.... how come we now need it on the box to install the SBS sp1?

The impression that some are getting is that the only patch they need is the last download called SBS 2003 sp1.  That's an incorrect view. You remember back in school geometry classes when you had sets and subsets?  Okay SBS 2003 sp1 is a glob Read More
posted Thursday, May 26, 2005 8:39 PM by bradley | 4 Comments
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SBS 2003 with ISA 2004 and running a Member server that does Terminal Services?

Then you'll need a patch for that main server to fix and issue where Outlook 2003 running on Windows Server 2003 sp1 [a terminal server box] cannot connect back through that SBS 2003 SP1 box running ISA 2004 and pick up new messages. RPC data may be Read More
posted Thursday, May 26, 2005 6:58 PM by bradley | 0 Comments
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If I need Premium/ISA 2004 should I install the rest of the service pack now?

A question from the blog comments that I want to bring up front... If you have SBS 2003 premium edition, you will GET ISA 2004 merely by ordering the service pack on CDrom and choosing the “Premium” drop down.  You don't need to “buy” Read More
posted Thursday, May 26, 2005 12:55 PM by bradley | 5 Comments
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So why wait for SBS 2003 premium cdroms?

So why are we saying to order the premium CDroms and wait for them before installing SBS 2003 sp1?  First off, you can't just use any old ISA lying around, you need the SBS-wrapped version.  This patch will ensure your ISA 2000 rules are retained Read More
posted Tuesday, May 24, 2005 1:03 PM by bradley | 2 Comments
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Any good installs of SBS 2003 sp1, the newsgrouper asked?

In the newsgroup today came the post “SP1 - any good installs?” and I had to laugh a bit.  First off, I'd say most sane folks are ordering the cdroms and waiting for the media, but keep in mind, the newsgroup is after all..for tech support Read More
posted Monday, May 23, 2005 11:30 PM by bradley | 12 Comments
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