WINDOWS 2008 r2 standard to windows 2012 r2 evaluation version possibility

Satish Poosarla 21 Reputation points
2021-03-04T14:14:43.217+00:00

Hi, I have a windows servers of 2008 r2 standard retail version and it is of German language.We dont have a German language ISO to upgrade to 2012 r2. So want to try 2012 r2 evaluation version.WILL THE UPGRADE POSSIBLE FORM RETAIL 2008 R2 TO EVALUATION 2012 R2 VERSION?

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  1. Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
    2021-03-04T14:29:47.84+00:00

    It just isn't possible. It is blocked and only a clean install is possible to do with evaluation media.

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  1. Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
    2021-03-04T14:21:55.15+00:00

    Evaluation media cannot be used for an in-place upgrade. You'll need to used licensed installation media.

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