Migration of WSUS from 2012 to 2019 Server

Question

Hi Guys,

As we have shifted all of our Windows Server 2012 R2 to Windows Server 2019 successfully, but we have stuck on WSUS migration. Can any one please help us to migrate our existing WSUS data to new server2019 in a healthier transition way.

Thanks

Regards
Ahmed

Answer 1

Why don't you deploy new WSUS server? That doesn't keep any critical info in database and could be redeployed with old IP/FQDN quick soon.

Answer 2

Have you seen my guide for the migration?

https://www.ajtek.ca/wsus/how-to-migrate-or-upgrade-wsus/

Answer 3

Hi Ahmed,

Thanks for your posting on Q&A.

The following links describe how to migrate WSUS for your reference:
https://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/508.how-to-move-wsus-from-one-server-to-another.aspx

Please don't forget to MARK the answer if it is helpful.

Regards,
Rita

Answer 4

hi

we need to migrate wsus 2012 to wsus 2019

1. i will configure new windows server 2019 then configure wsus 2019 on same
2. do i need to configure new SQL on new windows server 2019 for (copying the metadata)
3. how get all computers and computer groups from wsus 2012 to wsus 2019

please help me on this case

Answer 5

You would want to ensure you're doing automatic groups using Client Side Targeting - using GPO Policies to move the computers into their respective WSUS groups. It's just SO MUCH EASIER!

See part 2, part 4, and part 5 of my guide on How to Setup, Manage, and Maintain WSUS
https://www.ajtek.ca/wsus/how-to-setup-manage-and-maintain-wsus-part-2-computer-groups-update-views/
https://www.ajtek.ca/wsus/how-to-setup-manage-and-maintain-wsus-part-4-creating-your-gpos-for-an-inheritance-setup/
https://www.ajtek.ca/wsus/how-to-setup-manage-and-maintain-wsus-part-5-linking-your-gpos-inheritance-is-your-friend/

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