Pre-Upgrade
Upgrade path:
Windows Server 2008 R2 can be upgraded to Windows Server 2019 in three consecutive upgrade processes – first by upgrading to Windows Server 2012, and then upgrading Windows Server 2012 to Windows Server 2016, and then upgrading from Windows Server 2016 to Windows Server 2019.
Support:
In-place Upgrade is supported for Windows Server versions 2008 R2, 2012 R2 and 2016 on physical hardware, and in Virtual Machines. Public and private cloud companies also support In-place Upgrade of Windows Server versions 2008 R2, 2012 and 2016 Virtual Machines – check with your cloud provider.
Alternative:
Migrate (re-deploy) applications and data on a clean install of Windows Server 2019.
Limitations:
Continue reading “Upgrade to Windows Server 2019”Windows Servers configured to “Boot from VHD” cannot be upgraded using In-place Upgrade.