Domain controller 2008 R2 to server 2022 and Exchange 2010 to hybrid

Yasar mistry 251 Reputation points
2022-06-28T19:09:01.257+00:00

We have exchange 2010SP2 and domain controller server 2008R2 and planing for Hybrid migration with domain. Controller migration to 2022
I am planing the below steps and need advise
1- upgrade exchange 2010 SP2 to SP3
2- do the cutover migration onshot all mailbox migration and
3- change Mx record
4- demote the exchange 2010 servers
5-after exchange migration now i can upgrade the 2008 R2 to direct 2022 or need to do first Domain controller server 2016 and after server 2016 to server 2022 is it correct?
Please share advise

Exchange | Exchange Server | Management
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
Exchange | Hybrid management
Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Other
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  1. Anonymous
    2022-06-28T19:23:25.66+00:00

    Can i direct migrate to server 2008R2 to server 2022

    Yes, not a problem as long as the above prerequisites are met.

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-06-28T19:14:26.153+00:00

    now i can upgrade the 2008 R2 to direct 2022 or need to do first Domain controller server 2016 and after server 2016 to server 2022 is it correct?

    The two prerequisites to introducing the first 2019 or 2022 domain controller are that domain functional level needs to be 2008 or higher and older sysvol FRS replication needs to have been migrated to DFSR
    https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Storage-at-Microsoft/Streamlined-Migration-of-FRS-to-DFSR-SYSVOL/ba-p/425405

    I'd use dcdiag / repadmin tools to verify health correcting all errors found before starting any operations. Then stand up the new 2019 or 2022, patch it fully, license it, join existing domain, add active directory domain services, promote it also making it a GC (recommended), transfer FSMO roles over (optional), transfer pdc emulator role (optional), use dcdiag / repadmin tools to again verify health, when all is good you can decommission / demote old one.

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  2. Yasar mistry 251 Reputation points
    2022-06-28T19:21:25.2+00:00

    Thanks for reply, but mu question is
    Can i direct migrate to server 2008R2 to server 2022
    Or need first 2008R2 to server 2016 and after 2022?


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