Server upgrades

Question

How to upgrade a 2012 r2 domain to a 2019

Answer 1

Certainly! Here are the technical specifications and steps to upgrade a 2012 R2 domain to a 2019 domain: Steps to upgrade:1. Verify that the existing domain is healthy and free of any issues by running a domain health check. Resolve any outstanding issues before proceeding.2. Install a new server with Windows Server 2019 and join it to the existing domain.3. Install the AD DS role on the new server and promote it to a domain controller. During the promotion process, select the option to add the server to an existing domain and specify the domain name.4. Transfer the FSMO roles from the old domain controller to the new one. You can use the Active Directory Users and Computers console or the command line tools to perform this task.5. Transfer any other services that are running on the old domain controller, such as DNS and DHCP, to the new domain controller.6. Verify that the new domain controller is functioning correctly by running various tests and checks, such as checking the event logs, verifying replication, and testing authentication.7. Decommission the old domain controller by removing it from the domain, demoting it from a domain controller, and removing it from the network.Best regards,Phoebe Jin

Answer 2

Hello  James Cerka,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community forum.

Upgrading a 2012 R2 domain to a 2019 domain involves several steps. Here are the high-level steps involved:

1. Verify that your current domain meets the prerequisites for upgrading to Windows Server 2019.
2. Prepare your Active Directory environment for the upgrade.
3. Install Windows Server 2019 on a new server.
4. Promote the new server to a domain controller.
5. Transfer the FSMO roles to the new domain controller.
6. Verify that the new domain controller is functioning correctly.
7. Decommission the old domain controller.

I hope the above information is helpful.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to let us know.

Best regards

Phoebe Jin

Answer 3

Can you send me the specs for the domain and the processs to complete this task?