Upgrade server Datacenter 2022 on running System / Windows Update TargetEdition Datacenter 2025

Question

Hello,

i read it is possible to upgrade a Server Datacenter 2022 into Datacenter 2025 with Windows Updates. This is new for me.

I don´t have these option , well im connecting to that target Server Datacenter 2022 via RDS and SSH "so its not in my network" and when i start the Server Datacenter 2025 setup.exe i can´t select "keep Appdata,files etc.".

finally after its booting "im in planning to upgrade not tried yet", also i will lost the connection, because its in a Computer Centre and not in my network.

Answer 1

Hello,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community forum.

Based on the description, I understand your question is related to Server 2025.

Please check if your machine meets the minimum requirements of installing Server 2025:

1. CPU

• 1.4 GHz 64-bit processor
• Compatible with x64 instruction set
• Support for NX and DEP
• Support for CMPXCHG16b, LAHF/SAHF, and PrefetchW instructions
• Support for Second Level Address Translation (EPT or NPT)
• Support for the SSE4.2 (Streaming SIMD Extensions 4.2) instruction set
• Support for the POPCNT instruction

You can utilize Coreinfo, which is a tool included in Windows Sysinternals, to verify the capabilities of your CPU.

2. RAM

• 512 MB for Server Core
• 2 GB for Server with Desktop Experience, 4 GB recommended
• ECC (Error Correcting Code) type or similar technology for physical host deployments

3. Storage

• 32 GB of space

4. Network

• An Ethernet adapter that can achieve a throughput of at least 1 gigabit per second
• Compliant with the PCI Express architecture specification

A network adapter that supports network debugging (KDNet) is useful, but not a minimum requirement.

A network adapter that supports the Pre-boot Execution Environment (PXE) is useful, but not a minimum requirement.

5. There are other hardware requirements to consider depending on your scenario:

• DVD drive (if you intend to install the operating system from DVD media)

The following items are only required for certain features:

• UEFI 2.3.1c-based system and firmware that supports secure boot
• Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
• Graphics device and monitor capable of Super VGA (1024 x 768) or higher-resolution
• Keyboard and Microsoft mouse (or other compatible pointing device)
• Internet access (fees might apply)

Have a nice day. 

Best Regards,

Molly