Đường dẫn nâng cấp máy chủ và các yêu cầu Các hệ thống điều hành duy nhất mà bạn có thể nâng cấp lên Windows Server 2000 là Windows NT Server 3,51 và Windows NT Server 4. Nếu bạn đang chạy một phiên bản của Windows NT Server trước khi đến 3,51, trước tiên bạn cần phải nâng cấp lên Windows NT Server 3,51 hoặc Windows NT Server 4 trước khi bạn có thể nâng cấp lên Windows Server 2000. | 42 Chapter 1 Getting Started with Windows 2000 Server Preparing to Upgrade to Windows 2000 Server Before you run the upgrade process you need to make sure that your system meets the operating system and hardware requirements. Then you should prepare your computer for the upgrade. These preparations are discussed in detail in the following sections. Server Upgrade Paths and Requirements The only operating systems that you can upgrade to Windows 2000 Server are Windows NT Server and Windows NT Server 4. If you are running a version of Windows NT Server prior to you first need to upgrade to Windows NT Server or Windows NT Server 4 before you can upgrade to Windows 2000 Server. There is no upgrade path from Windows NT Workstation to Windows 2000 Server. The hardware requirements for upgrading are the same as those for a clean install Pentium 133MHz or higher processor 128MB of RAM 256MB is better 2GB hard drive with at least 1GB of free disk space VGA or better resolution monitor Along with meeting these requirements your hardware should be listed on the HCL which is discussed earlier in this chapter. The hardware requirements listed here were those specified at the time this book was published. Check Microsoft s Web site at http windows2000 upgrade for the latest information about system requirements upgrade issues and hardware and software compatibility. Copyright 2000 SYBEX Inc. Alameda CA Upgrading to Windows 2000 Server 43 An Upgrade Checklist Once you have made the decision to upgrade you should develop a plan of attack. The following upgrade checklist will help you plan and implement a successful upgrade strategy. Back up all of your data and configuration files and verify that you can successfully restore your backup. Before you make any major changes to your computer s configuration you should always back up your data and configuration files. Chances are if you have a valid backup you won t have any problems. .
