This browser is no longer supported.
Upgrade to Microsoft Edge to take advantage of the latest features, security updates, and technical support.
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(28.799999999999997, 74%, 12%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ECJ%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
I am looking to perform an upgrade for a physical server from Windows Server 2012 R2 to newer versions (potentially 2019 or 2022). I just want to verify that the in-place upgrade can be performed for 2019 directly.
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(128, 8%, 22%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EA%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Yes, you can skip one. Also note an in-place upgrade is very risky and never recommended.
--please don't forget to upvote and Accept as answer if the reply is helpful--
This comment has been deleted due to a violation of our Code of Conduct. The comment was manually reported or identified through automated detection before action was taken. Please refer to our Code of Conduct for more information.
Just checking if there's any progress or updates?
--please don't forget to upvote and Accept as answer if the reply is helpful--
Hello @Casey Johnson
Yes, you can perform an in-place upgrade from Windows Server 2012 R2 to Windows Server 2019.
If you are considering upgrading to Windows Server 2022, it is recommended to first upgrade to 2016 and then to 2022.
Before doing an in-place upgrade:
1. make sure hardware and applications are compatible with Windows Server 2019. Some older applications or hardware drivers might not work properly on the newer version.
2. always perform a full backup of your system before starting any upgrade process.
3. ensure that you have the appropriate licensing for Windows Server 2019.
Below are the supported upgrade paths copied from Overview of Windows Server upgrades | Microsoft Learn:
Reference document:
Perform an in-place upgrade of Windows Server | Microsoft Learn
Hope this helps!
Best regards
Karlie Weng
"Yes, you can perform an in-place upgrade from Windows Server 2012 R2 to Windows Server 2019." Just to double confirm that do you meant Windows Server 2012 R2 can upgraded to Windows Server 2019 DIRECTLY without go through Windows Server 2016 stage?
This comment has been deleted due to a violation of our Code of Conduct. The comment was manually reported or identified through automated detection before action was taken. Please refer to our Code of Conduct for more information.