Is it possible to upgrade my Microsoft cluster environment from Windows 2016 to Windows Server 2022?

Gilbert Correia 20 Reputation points
2023-09-26T16:19:12.4833333+00:00

I have an environment with 03 vms Windows Server 2016 datacenter with Always On MS cluster and hosted on the same host, in VMware. I want to add a Windows 2022 VM and elevate the cluster (if possible), what efforts are needed?

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Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Clustering: The grouping of multiple servers in a way that allows them to appear to be a single unit to client computers on a network. Clustering is a means of increasing network capacity, providing live backup in case one of the servers fails, and improving data security.
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  1. Ian Xue (Shanghai Wicresoft Co., Ltd.) 36,336 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2023-09-27T04:05:53.1466667+00:00

    Hi Gilbert,

    Please follow this guide to perform the Cluster OS Rolling Upgrade.

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/failover-clustering/cluster-operating-system-rolling-upgrade

    Best Regards,

    Ian Xue


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