Windows Server 2003

Windows Server 2003 SP2

SP2 on the Download Center

Download this version of SP2 if you need to deploy it to multiple servers over a network.

The checked build of SP2 is designed for developers and contains debugging information.

Evaluate and Plan

SP2 Standalone ISO-9660 CD Image File on the Download Center

Download this version of SP2 if you want to create your own CD.

Deployment Tools

Debugging Tools

Windows Server 2003 SP1

Learn about and prepare for the deployment of SP1 in your business environment.

•	Microsoft IT SP1 Deployment Case Study

•	Technical Overview of SP1

•	SP1 Product Overview

•	List of Updates in SP1 (KB 824721)

•	SP1 Release Notes (KB889101)

•	List of Security Updates in SP1

•	Hard Disk Space Requirements (KB892807)

•	Windows Firewall Settings

•	Top 10 Reasons to Deploy SP1

•	Frequently Asked Questions

•	SP1 Data Sheet

•	Introducing SP1: Overview, Benefits, Availability (Webcast)

•	Introducing SP1: Technical Overview (Webcast)

Windows Server 2003 SP2 RTM!

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How to Slipstream Windows Server 2003 SP2 into Windows Server 2003 - create an 'integrated Windows Server 2003 SP2 CD'.

Download Windows Server 2003 SP2 save it in a folder in your PC.

Example: C:\sp2

Copy the entire contents of the Windows Server 2003 CD to your PC into a folder called 2003CD.

Example: C:\2003cd

Open the comment prompt (Start | run | cmd ) and go to the folder where the SP2 file is and type:

WindowsServer2003-KB914961-SP2-x86-ENU.exe -x

The files will extract to a folder where you choose - use c:\sp2

After the files are extracted, go to the SP2 UPDATE folder ( type in: cd \i386\update )

Type in the following: update /s:c:\2003cd

The files will 'integrated' itself into the Windows Server 2003 CD that you copied on your PC - c:\2003cd

To create a bootable CD:

Create a boot loader.

Start Nero Burning ROM choose CD-ROM (Boot) in the New Compilation window.

On the Boot tab, select Image file under Source of boot image data, and browse to the location of the boot loader file.

Also enable Expert Settings, choosing No Emulation, and changing the Number of loaded sectors to 4 - or the CD will NOT boot!

Select and drag all the files that are in c:\2003cd into Nero and burn the CD!

Enjoy your bootable Windows Server 2003 SP2 CD!

Windows Server 2003 SP1

How to Slipstream Windows Server 2003 SP1 into Windows Server 2003 - create an 'integrated Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD'.

Download Windows Server 2003 SP1 save it in a folder in your PC.

Example: C:\sp1

Copy the entire contents of the Windows Server 2003 CD to your PC into a folder called 2003CD.

Example: C:\2003cd

Open the comment prompt (Start | run | cmd ) and go to the folder where the SP1 file is and type:

WindowsServer2003-KB889101-SP1-x86-ENU.exe -x

The files will extract to a folder where you choose - use c:\sp1

After the files are extracted, go to the SP1 UPDATE folder ( type in: cd \i386\update )