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Upgrade Server 2008 R2 and 2012 R2 Standard version to latest version 2025

florid rrapushi 0 Reputation points
2024-12-10T10:50:41.5333333+00:00

Dear Sir or Madam,

Can we upgrade licensed version of windows server 2008 R2 and 2012 R2 Standard and Datacenter, to latest version 2022 or 2025 using 2008R2 and 2012 R2 MAK license.

Kind Regrads

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  1. Marcin Policht 51,370 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2024-12-10T13:38:39.7266667+00:00

    Upgrade paths

    • Windows Server 2008 R2: Direct in-place upgrades to Windows Server 2022 are not supported. You must first upgrade to an intermediate version, such as Windows Server 2012 R2 or 2016, and then to 2022.
    • Windows Server 2012 R2: In-place upgrades to Windows Server 2022 are supported if all prerequisites are met.

    License Considerations

    • MAK Licenses:
      • MAK licenses are tied to a specific Windows Server version and edition. They cannot be used to activate newer versions like 2022 or 2025.
      • You will need to acquire new licenses for the target Windows Server version. These licenses might be purchased outright or obtained through Software Assurance (SA) if applicable.
    • Volume Licensing:
      • If your licenses are under a Volume Licensing agreement with active SA, you may have upgrade rights to the latest Windows Server versions.
    • Retail or OEM Licenses:
      • Retail or OEM MAK licenses generally do not include rights to upgrade to newer versions.

    If the above response helps answer your question, remember to "Accept Answer" so that others in the community facing similar issues can easily find the solution. Your contribution is highly appreciated.

    hth

    Marcin

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