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How to upgrade from Windows Server 2012 R2?

Anonymous
2023-09-06T12:00:31+00:00

Hi Team,  We are using 2 Windows 2012 R2 Servers. Its support is ending on 10-October-2023.Could you please let me know which is the recommended upgrade for our servers and how we can do that?

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-09-07T01:09:54+00:00

    Hi @Joseph K P

    We recommend upgrading to the latest version of Windows Server. Running the latest version of Windows Server allows you to use the latest features – including the latest security features – and delivers the best performance.

    You can upgrade to up to two versions of Windows Server at a time. Therefore, the upgrade path supported by Windows Server 2012 R2 is Windows Server 2016 or Windows Server 2019. Therefore, it is recommended that you upgrade to Windows Server 2019 first, and then upgrade to Windows Server 2022 if necessary.

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    About how to perform an in-place upgrade of Windows Server, please refer to this official document:

    Perform an in-place upgrade of Windows Server | Microsoft Learn

    Best Regards,

    Hania Lian

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-09-07T09:51:22+00:00

    Hi Lian,

    Thank you very much for the details. It is really helpful.

    Best Regards,

    Joseph K P

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-09-08T00:36:55+00:00

    Hi Joseph K P

    It is a great pleasure to help you.

    It is recommended that you click "Mark as answer"， helping other users better retrieve related issues.

    Best Regards，

    Hania Lian

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-09-08T04:14:36+00:00

    Hi Lian,

    Done.

    Thanks and Regards,

    Joseph K P.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-12-12T23:25:18+00:00

    Does the chart apply to a migration from 2012 R2 to 2022? Or can I add the 2022 DC to the Domain, transfer FSMO roles and downgrade 2012 R2?

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