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It just isn't possible. It is blocked and only a clean install is possible to do with evaluation media.
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WINDOWS 2008 r2 standard to windows 2012 r2 evaluation version possibility
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Satish Poosarla
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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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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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Satish Poosarla 21 Reputation points
2021-03-04T14:26:28.41+00:00 Thanks Patrick for your quick update.
Can i know what is the issue we face when we try to upgrade,Is it compatibility issue?
Where can i find the documentation for my artifact.
Thanks,
Satish P
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