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upgrade windows server 2012 R2 to windows 2016 or 2019

Anonymous
2023-09-14T12:47:33+00:00

Hi,

i am using AD server windows 2012 R2(Domain Controller) ,I want to upgrade that to windows 2016 or windows 2019 without losing datas such as ADUSERS profiles,AD files and all,How i can do that,can you please help me?/

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-09-15T05:18:37+00:00

    can you please help me for the above question?

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-09-15T06:01:26+00:00

    Hi The Elixir Clinic

    Yes, you can upgrade your Windows Server 2012 R2 to Windows Server 2016 or 2019 without losing any data. Here are the steps to upgrade:

    1. Take a backup of your server and ensure that you have a recovery plan in place.
    2. Download the Windows Server 2016 or 2019 ISO file from the Microsoft website.
    3. Mount the ISO file and run the setup.exe file.
    4. Select "Upgrade" option during the installation process.
    5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the upgrade process.
    6. After the upgrade is complete, verify that all your AD users, profiles, and files are intact.

    It is recommended to test the upgrade process in a test environment before performing it on a production server. Also, make sure that all your applications and services are compatible with the new version of Windows Server before upgrading.

    For specific upgrade procedures, please refer to this document: Perform an in-place upgrade of Windows Server | Microsoft Learn

    Best Regards,

    Hania Lian

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-02-04T22:21:23+00:00

    If my client uses Carbonite Server Backup, will that be enough? Also will it be too much trouble to link a video of a " How To"

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-05-08T18:02:36+00:00

    I not have the option keep personal files and applications

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