Create a Pre-Upgrade Task Checklist

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

You can create a pre-upgrade task checklist to help organize the tasks necessary to prepare for a successful domain upgrade. In your checklist, include the tasks listed in the sample checklist in Figure 9.3, in addition to any additional tasks specific to your organization.

For a worksheet to assist you in creating your own pre-upgrade task checklist, see "Pre-Upgrade Task Checklist" (DSSUPWN_1.doc) on the Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 Deployment Kit companion CD (or see "Pre-Upgrade Task Checklist" on the Web at https://www.microsoft.com/reskit).

Figure 9.3   Example of a Pre-Upgrade Task Checklist