install windows 2003 server on vista computer

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ldp1010

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I have a laptop running Vista ultimate. I want to create a dual boot with win2003 server so that I can install MOSS 2007 on it (studying for certification).

Tried using the disk management utility in Vista to create partition for this and it doesn't let me shrink a partition in order to create a new partition for Win 2003. There are 60gb available for this new partition but when I go to 'shrink' I get a zero for available mb

I know there are some issues regarding the loader. Any advice in how to do this successfully? I dont want to lose any data on the vista O/S part of the box.
 

My Computer

System One

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell
    CPU
    Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 420 @1.60 GHz
    Motherboard
    Dell Inspion 530 Default
    Memory
    PNY 4GB 240-Pin SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD 2400 PRO
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Gateway PnP Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1024x768 @ 75 Hz
    Hard Drives
    Seagate 250G ATA SATA-II
    Case
    Dell Inspiron 530
    Cooling
    None
    Mouse
    Logitech EX100 Combo
    Keyboard
    Logitech EX100 Combo
    Internet Speed
    100 MB/s
Some of them were helpful. I partitioned my hd and formatted it. Without the articles I wouldnt have been able to do so. Thanks!

However I still need some guidance regarding the installation of windows2003 in the new partition. I have read that there are issues with the loader and reverse compatibility. I wish I could install Sharepoint 2007 on Windows 7 but I can't. It would make life much easier...

I was hoping someone would have step by step directions for me.

Thanks,
Luis
 

My Computer

System One

Sorry. This site is about vista. Wish we could help further.
Good luck,
Ben
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell
    CPU
    Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 420 @1.60 GHz
    Motherboard
    Dell Inspion 530 Default
    Memory
    PNY 4GB 240-Pin SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD 2400 PRO
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Gateway PnP Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1024x768 @ 75 Hz
    Hard Drives
    Seagate 250G ATA SATA-II
    Case
    Dell Inspiron 530
    Cooling
    None
    Mouse
    Logitech EX100 Combo
    Keyboard
    Logitech EX100 Combo
    Internet Speed
    100 MB/s
O ok. I'm reeally sorry! ;) I thought it was a server issue. Not my area of expertiese but I will look it up more later (I'm heading to work)
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell
    CPU
    Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 420 @1.60 GHz
    Motherboard
    Dell Inspion 530 Default
    Memory
    PNY 4GB 240-Pin SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD 2400 PRO
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Gateway PnP Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1024x768 @ 75 Hz
    Hard Drives
    Seagate 250G ATA SATA-II
    Case
    Dell Inspiron 530
    Cooling
    None
    Mouse
    Logitech EX100 Combo
    Keyboard
    Logitech EX100 Combo
    Internet Speed
    100 MB/s
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