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When I execute DISM /Online /Get-TargetEditions
this is the result
Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool
Version: 6.1.7601.24499
Image Version: 6.1.7601.24499
Editions that can be upgraded to:
(The current edition cannot be upgraded to any target editions.)
The operation completed successfully.
I need to do an in-place upgrade to 2012 R2 Datacenter. The link below shows it to be a valid upgrade path
dn303416(v=ws.11)
What is the meaning of this message that says there are not any target editions?
Help!
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I use the 2012 R2 Datacenter Evaluation ISO I download from Microsoft
Ok, it is not possible to do an in-place upgrade using evaluation media. You'll need to use licensed installation media.
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What's the result of
get-currentedition
also check the activation status as activation is a prerequisite.
slmgr /dlv
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Just checking if there's any progress or updates?
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Just checking if there's any progress or updates?
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get-currentedition returns
Current Edition : ServerDatacenter
slmgr /dlv shows windows is licensed. Script returns an activation id, application id, etc. Also shows license status: Licensed and Remaining Windows rearm count: 3
In-place upgrades are never recommended but it sounds doable. What happens when you try?
Yes, fresh installs are better to do but this server has too many long standing unknown item to reinstall.
When I try to the upgrade...
I use the 2012 R2 Datacenter Evaluation ISO I download from Microsoft
Start the install and get this message "Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter cannot be upgraded to Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter Evaluation (Server with a GUI)....."
I don't ever get to the point where I am prompted for a license key for 2012 R2.
Hello
Thank you for your question and reaching out.
DISM /online /Get-CurrentEdition
To know the possible target version of the windows server run the below PowerShell command,
DISM /online /Get-TargetEditions
Now that we know the target version, run the below PowerShell command to activate windows.
DISM /online /Set-Edition:ServerDatacenter /ProductKey:xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx /AcceptEula
DISM /online /Set-Edition:ServerDatacenter /ProductKey:
xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx /AcceptEula
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That DISM command show if current edition can be upgraded to higher edition of the same current OS (server 2008 R2)
Datacenter is the highest edition, thus no target
the upgrade to higher different OS is another matter