Windows Server 2003 Upgrade Assistance Center

Step through the fundamentals of Windows Server 2003 and Active Directory and learn about common scenarios, including desktop and server management, and using Active Directory to strengthen security.

Download ADMT for an easy, fast way to upgrade from Windows NT Server 4.0 to Windows Server Active Directory service or to restructure Windows Server Active Directory domains.

If you are a small or midsized company and you have an existing server in your network, you can upgrade it to Windows Small Business Server 2003 using one of the two options described here.

Take this free online course on the Microsoft TechNet site.

Easily move file servers with FSMT, which provides tools that simplify the migration of file servers and minimize the impact of migration on users and business applications.

Get a prescriptive migration path with step-by-step instructions intended primarily for IT administrators who are responsible for network operations in small and medium-sized organizations.

Get help from Microsoft and the Windows community with all of your Windows Server NT 4.0 upgrade questions. This newsgroup, staffed with support professionals, is a great place to find out how your peers are handling their upgrades.

This remotely delivered, hourly fee-based, consultative support option is designed for IT professionals and developers who need assistance with product upgrades and migration, code review, and program development.

Microsoft Product Support Services is a rich source of upgrade information. At their site you'll find product documentation, how-to guides, and links to newsgroups and other means of support.

Application compatibility is an important customer concern when deciding to upgrade server operating systems. Find out which applications are compatible with Windows Server 2003.

Dig into this comprehensive list of deployment tools, upgrade paths, books, and other relevant documentation from Microsoft and third parties.

Locate a class or event that will help you update your Windows Server skills and prepare for your migration.