Preparing to Enable Functional Levels

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

Before you can enable domain and forest functional levels, you need to evaluate your current environment and identify the functional level scenario that best meets the needs of your organization. For a worksheet to assist you in preparing to enable functional levels, see "Assess Your Current Environment" later in this chapter.

Figure 5.2 shows the process for preparing to enable functional levels.

Figure 5.2   Preparing to Enable Functional Levels