![]() Do you have your server build process scripted? Do you have a checklist of what needs to be completed on each and every server? Do you even have a deployment server for new server builds? So what are the steps you take to ensure you have it all covered. You could build the server in a virtual environment off your network, but you leave yourself that arduous task of installing all the required security updates. No matter how much you think you have everything covered in a server rename, something will always go amiss. I have found that the best approach is to build the server (with a different name) and get as far as your can through your build process (including the patching) before any applications are installed. Usually this is the case when you need to upgrade an application, migrate to new hardware (even virtual hardware) or when you find yourself needing to upgrade the operating system to one that is still supported (I’m referring to the recent end of life of Windows Server 2003). Have you found yourself building new virtual servers to replace old physical boxes?
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