RE: Changing to Stand Alone server

[Guest Nagangouda]

RE: Changing to Stand Alone server

 

Just click run-->dcpromo-->Remove Active Directory--->join the server to

workgroup

Depending upon the usage of server remove the AD or donot remove AD,after

removing ad it will become standalone server.

 

thanks&regards

 

"Adriana Viola" wrote:

> Sorry, but it's not supported by Microsoft. You can do that, using some

> workarounds, that you can find in internet, but if you need to call Microsoft

> support to help you in an issue in the future, they will not help you at all.

>

> For more information, please read this documentation:

> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/sbs/techinfo/overview/generalfaq.mspx, in which you kind find the following information:

>

> Q. What is Windows Server 2003 for Small Business Server?

>

> A. Windows Server 2003 for Small Business Server is designed for partners

> who want to deliver a server solution based on Windows Server 2003 as part of

> their product offering. It provides the same version of Windows Server 2003

> that is used by Windows Small Business Server 2003, but it has none of the

> added features included in the standard edition or premium edition of Windows

> Small Business Server 2003.

>

> Windows Server 2003 for Small Business Server has the following restrictions:

>

> • Only one computer in a domain can be running Windows Server 2003 for Small

> Business Server.

>

> • Windows Server 2003 for Small Business Server must be the root of the

> Active Directory forest.

>

> • Windows Server 2003 for Small Business Server cannot trust any other

> domains.

>

> • A Windows Server 2003 for Small Business Server domain cannot have any

> child domains.

>

> • Each additional server must have a Windows Server 2003 for Small Business

> Server client access license (CAL). You can use CALs for each user or for

> each device.

>

> Best wishes,

>

> Adriana

>

> "Moses" wrote:

>

> > I've just installed Windows Server 2003 for small bussiness server and it

> > installed to be a domain server. How can I change the settings to change it

> > to be a stand alone server.