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Migrating old Windows Server 2012 R2 File Server into new Windows Server 2019 File server using Storage Migration Service

Hi everyone, I need to migrate the file server, a few select folders tree structure only (from Old 2012 R2) into the new folders structure (to new 2019) without copying the convoluted permission from the old servers. Therefore I do not want to…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,456 questions
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Migration: The process of making existing applications and data work on a different computer or operating system.
408 questions
asked 2021-05-18T05:16:53.737+00:00
EnterpriseArchitect 4,741 Reputation points
commented 2021-05-20T06:29:39.84+00:00
Xiaowei He 9,871 Reputation points
3 answers

Upgrade Active Directory Windows server 2012 R2 to Windows server 2019

Hi we plan to make Migrate our Active Directory from Windows Server 2012 R2 to 2019 and I have some of questions below. Active Directory 2019 support on windows server 2016/2012 R2 ? We have Exchange Server 2016 CU9 that run on Windows Server…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,456 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,119 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,848 questions
Exchange Server Management
Exchange Server Management
Exchange Server: A family of Microsoft client/server messaging and collaboration software.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
7,346 questions
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Migration: The process of making existing applications and data work on a different computer or operating system.
408 questions
asked 2021-05-06T03:55:11.963+00:00
Suy Peang 91 Reputation points
answered 2021-05-10T12:20:06.103+00:00
Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
1 answer

Storage Migration Service (SMS) Skip Step 3: Cut over to the new servers

Is there a way to Skip "Step 3: Cut over to the new servers" while migrating servers using SMS ? https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/storage/storage-migration-service/migrate-data

Windows Server Migration
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Migration: The process of making existing applications and data work on a different computer or operating system.
408 questions
asked 2021-05-03T13:25:09.067+00:00
OSNWTC 1 Reputation point
commented 2021-05-10T07:22:21.537+00:00
Yuhan Deng 3,761 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Fileserver Migration from 2012 R2 to 2019 Migration tool error

I'm going mad about trying to use Smigdeploy to migrate a fileserver from 2012 R2 to 2019. The two server are domain joined , same disks letters. I've followed the prodedure of the Petenet tutorial about migrating. It's all working but when i try the…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,119 questions
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Migration: The process of making existing applications and data work on a different computer or operating system.
408 questions
asked 2021-05-04T16:47:20.443+00:00
Wade Watts 1 Reputation point
answered 2021-05-05T07:44:11.937+00:00
Catherine Piao 11 Reputation points
2 answers

Trust and access token related query

Hello, Scenario 1: A trust relationship is a link that is established between domains to enable users in one domain to be authenticated by a domain controller in the other domain. Trust relationships are authentication pipelines that must be present so…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,848 questions
Windows Server Management
Windows Server Management
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
421 questions
Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,720 questions
Windows Server Infrastructure
Windows Server Infrastructure
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Infrastructure: A Microsoft solution area focused on providing organizations with a cloud solution that supports their real-world needs and meets evolving regulatory requirements.
513 questions
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Migration: The process of making existing applications and data work on a different computer or operating system.
408 questions
asked 2021-04-28T06:22:06.367+00:00
G-ONE 166 Reputation points
commented 2021-05-04T01:31:01.69+00:00
Fan Fan 15,291 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows server 2008 R2 Licensed Version cannot able to upgraded to Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter evaluation?

We are upgrading the Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter Licensed version to Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter Evaluation version, but whenever I'm trying to install the windows 2012 R2, there is one Compatibility Report showing "Windows Server 2008…

Windows Server Migration
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Migration: The process of making existing applications and data work on a different computer or operating system.
408 questions
asked 2021-04-12T09:50:21.7+00:00
Jinson John 21 Reputation points
accepted 2021-04-15T07:36:44.897+00:00
Jinson John 21 Reputation points
8 answers

Migrating SIDHistory works then randomly stops!!!

Title says it all. We have all the requirements set up for SIDhistory. All auditing requirements in both source and target DCs.. empty group in source netbiosname$$$ .... all the requirements. 2 issues... Each and EVERYTIME we run the wizard and…

Windows Server Migration
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Migration: The process of making existing applications and data work on a different computer or operating system.
408 questions
asked 2021-04-08T05:55:04.773+00:00
Chau Le 96 Reputation points
answered 2021-04-14T01:42:38.837+00:00
Daisy Zhou 18,701 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
7 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

migrate windows server 2008 R2 domain to windows server 2016 domain

Hello, I have a following server: Server 1: (old need to replace) Physical server. Windows server 2008 R2 Domain controller test.local holding: PDC, RID, Schema, Domain Naming, Infrastructure Print server Public and private folder IP:…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,370 questions
Windows DHCP
Windows DHCP
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). A communications protocol that lets network administrators manage centrally and automate the assignment of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses in an organization's network.
1,021 questions
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Migration: The process of making existing applications and data work on a different computer or operating system.
408 questions
asked 2021-03-29T17:17:07.783+00:00
Duc Hong Huynh 21 Reputation points
accepted 2021-04-02T21:40:06.567+00:00
Duc Hong Huynh 21 Reputation points
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

removing a DNS-settings container under demoted dc (2012)

Hello, Background: We had previously a 2012 dc server1 which had FSMO -> PDC, RID and infrastructure roles. Those roles were transferred successfully with active directory users and computers and operation masters from server1 to server2…

Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,529 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,848 questions
Windows DHCP
Windows DHCP
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). A communications protocol that lets network administrators manage centrally and automate the assignment of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses in an organization's network.
1,021 questions
Windows Server Management
Windows Server Management
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
421 questions
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Migration: The process of making existing applications and data work on a different computer or operating system.
408 questions
asked 2021-03-31T08:49:49.41+00:00
Bud Spencer 21 Reputation points
commented 2021-04-01T12:17:54.727+00:00
Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
5 answers

Migrating Windows Server 2016 Essentials to an SSD?

I have a Dell Poweredge T110 II running Windows Server 2016 Essentials on a 3.5" SATA HDD. I want to migrate it to an SATA III SSD, and was wondering what was the best way to go about it? I have thought of using the opensource program Clonezilla.…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,370 questions
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Migration: The process of making existing applications and data work on a different computer or operating system.
408 questions
asked 2021-03-30T16:29:29.493+00:00
Nick Flach 21 Reputation points
answered 2021-03-30T22:01:25.603+00:00
Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
1 answer

AD forest issue

Hello Guys, I hope everyone is safe in this pandemic situation. My organization located in India, We have an AD forest name called "in.company.net" and Main DC located in Branch A. Active directory users are integrated with office 365 by…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,848 questions
Active Directory Federation Services
Active Directory Federation Services
An Active Directory technology that provides single-sign-on functionality by securely sharing digital identity and entitlement rights across security and enterprise boundaries.
1,189 questions
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Migration: The process of making existing applications and data work on a different computer or operating system.
408 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
19,458 questions
asked 2021-03-25T06:54:18.137+00:00
Ramanjaneyulu Butharaju 421 Reputation points
commented 2021-03-29T05:25:23.773+00:00
Fan Fan 15,291 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Migrating server to Azure that are pointed to KMS

Migrating servers to Azure that are using KMS for licensing. When I migrate the server to Azure via Azure Migrate , I assume that I will start using the license from MSFT that is baked into the cost of the running in Azure. Question, since this is a…

Windows Server Migration
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Migration: The process of making existing applications and data work on a different computer or operating system.
408 questions
asked 2021-03-25T17:47:07.75+00:00
Charlie Brown 396 Reputation points
answered 2021-03-26T02:04:19.327+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,336 Reputation points
14 answers

Error while migrating FSR to DFSR in 2016 server

Hi Experts, We've 2 DC's running on server 2016 and both ADC's are writable domains with forest level 2008R2, ADC1 is holding FSMO roles whereas 2nd ADC is backup. While migrating FRS to DFSR from ADC1 stuck in Eliminate stage where it stuck…

Windows Server Management
Windows Server Management
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
421 questions
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Migration: The process of making existing applications and data work on a different computer or operating system.
408 questions
asked 2021-03-11T17:49:35.157+00:00
Rmartin0000 106 Reputation points
answered 2021-03-25T14:42:14.277+00:00
Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
1 answer

Migration Error: value does not fall within the expected range (Windows Admin Center) HELP

I am getting a "value does not fall within the expected range" when I try to scan the source server (from Windows Admin Center) that I am migrating storage from. Has anyone had this happen before or have a workaround/solution. I really need to…

.NET Runtime
.NET Runtime
.NET: Microsoft Technologies based on the .NET software framework.Runtime: An environment required to run apps that aren't compiled to machine language.
1,119 questions
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Storage: The hardware and software system used to retain data for subsequent retrieval.
631 questions
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Migration: The process of making existing applications and data work on a different computer or operating system.
408 questions
asked 2021-03-16T14:49:53.42+00:00
Jonathan Creamer 21 Reputation points
commented 2021-03-23T08:09:15.677+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,336 Reputation points
1 answer

Resource for Migration Assistance and Architecture Review?

We've engaged with some Azure (but non-Microsoft employee) support staff and so far they have not been that helpful with migration assistance. Are there internal professional services staff at Azure that can assist us with migration and review our…

Windows Server Migration
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Migration: The process of making existing applications and data work on a different computer or operating system.
408 questions
asked 2021-03-09T20:34:50.627+00:00
Mike Miller 1 Reputation point
commented 2021-03-18T09:53:29.603+00:00
Sunny Qi 10,896 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

What command to use to back DHCP scopes with manually created options

I need to migrate our DHCP scopes from a 2012R2 to 2016. But we have a lot of manually created scope options that need to also get migrated . What command is best to use? Export-DhcpServer –ComputerName OLDSERVER -Leases -File c:\dhcpexport.xml…

Windows DHCP
Windows DHCP
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). A communications protocol that lets network administrators manage centrally and automate the assignment of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses in an organization's network.
1,021 questions
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Migration: The process of making existing applications and data work on a different computer or operating system.
408 questions
asked 2021-03-17T15:35:23.103+00:00
Ron Defino 1 Reputation point
answered 2021-03-18T02:52:34.183+00:00
Candy Luo 12,656 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

Moved VM now having timeouts opening files.

I have moved a 2008 r2 vm fileserver from a 2012 r2 hyper-v host to a 2019 hyper-v host. After the move I upgraded the vm version to 9.0 . Shortly after I start getting reports of peoples explorers freezing. Freezing opening files. Some users…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,119 questions
Hyper-V
Hyper-V
A Windows technology providing a hypervisor-based virtualization solution enabling customers to consolidate workloads onto a single server.
2,536 questions
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Migration: The process of making existing applications and data work on a different computer or operating system.
408 questions
asked 2021-03-13T00:08:42.95+00:00
Rob Fink 1 Reputation point
commented 2021-03-17T09:19:18.97+00:00
JiayaoZhu 3,911 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Migration Error: value does not fall within the expected range (Windows Admin Center) HELP

I am getting a "value does not fall within the expected range" when I try to scan the source server that I am migrating storage from. Has anyone had this happen before or have a workaround/solution. I really need to migrate from an older 700…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,456 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,119 questions
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Storage: The hardware and software system used to retain data for subsequent retrieval.
631 questions
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Migration: The process of making existing applications and data work on a different computer or operating system.
408 questions
asked 2021-03-14T18:53:02.347+00:00
Jonathan Creamer 21 Reputation points
accepted 2021-03-16T14:31:45.59+00:00
Jonathan Creamer 21 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Exchange Hybrid detected while deploying exchange 2016/2019

Exchange Hybrid detected while deploying exchange 2016/2019. \TenantOrganizationConfiguration switch required.

Exchange Server Management
Exchange Server Management
Exchange Server: A family of Microsoft client/server messaging and collaboration software.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
7,346 questions
Microsoft Exchange Hybrid Management
Microsoft Exchange Hybrid Management
Microsoft Exchange: Microsoft messaging and collaboration software.Hybrid Management: Organizing, handling, directing or controlling hybrid deployments.
1,886 questions
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Migration: The process of making existing applications and data work on a different computer or operating system.
408 questions
asked 2021-03-10T10:13:26.5+00:00
Mohammad Ahmad Siddiqui 191 Reputation points
commented 2021-03-11T01:44:06.637+00:00
Joyce Shen - MSFT 16,641 Reputation points
2 answers

Legal basis for server PC and general PC usage Is there?

Query contents 1. Is there a legal problem when using a general PC like a server PC? 2. When connecting a T&A terminal to a general PC with a program, should it be used as a server PC?

Windows Server Migration
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Migration: The process of making existing applications and data work on a different computer or operating system.
408 questions
asked 2021-03-07T05:53:11.603+00:00
HAN 1 Reputation point
commented 2021-03-09T08:50:38.393+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,336 Reputation points