Is this KVM with Windows Server 2016 compatible to upgrade to Windows Server 2022?

Question

I have already looked in microsoft and it seems that my server is compatible, but I am still not sure. Maybe someone could take another look and give me their opinion or tell me what else I need to pay attention to?

For all, I know that my ubuntu 18.04 LTS reached end of support. Here are the data from my Linux server (host) and the VM (win server 2016):

Server details:
Architecture: x86_64
Distribution: Ubuntu
Release: 18.04

KVM Virtualization
KVM Version:
"QEMU emulator version 2.11.1(Debian 1:2.11+dfsg-1ubuntu7.42)
Copyright (c) 2003-2017 Fabrice Bellard and the QEMU Project developers"

Data from for from the Windows VM:
Architecture : x86_64
Chipset: i440FX
Firmware: UEFI x86_64: /usr/share/OVMF/OVMF_CODE.fd


Data on the Windows VM:
Interface: bridge
Interface-type: virtio

Disk-type: qcow2
Sufficient memory available.

Windows edition: Windows Server 2016 Standard
Processor: Installed memory 48.0 GB
(RAM):  Intel Core Processor (Broadwell, IBRS) 2.20 GHz (2 processors)
System type: 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor

Answer 1

Hi @Omer Al-Ba

Yes it's compatible as mentioned in the link below , but you should start by upgrade your unbutu version.

https://dracocybersecurity.com/install-windows-server-2022-on-nested-kvm-ubuntu-20-04-standard-nat/

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Answer 2

Hi Omer Al-Ba,

The CPU is qualified but you need to make sure the VM meets other hardware requirements for Windows Server. The minimum hardware requirements can be found here.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started/hardware-requirements

Best Regards,

Ian Xue

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