How to upgrade an older Windows Server edition to a new one ?

How to Upgrade from an older Server edition to a newer Server edition

You move from an older version of the operating system to a newer version, while staying on the same physical hardware. it is also known as an "in-place upgrade"
The process of upgrading to a newer version of Windows Server can vary greatly, depending on which operating system you are starting with and the pathway you take. 

In the following picture, you can see which Server versions you can upgrade from your current server version, Some times you cant upgrade from an older server edition to a new one directly, but you can upgrade twice or 3 times, for example, if you want to upgrade from Windows server 2012 to Server 2022, you need to first upgrade Windows Server 2012 to Server 2016, then upgrade Server 2016 to Server 2022

In-place upgrade, allows you to go from an older operating system to a newer one while keeping your settings, server roles, and data intact. 

Before you start upgrading, fulfill the following prerequisites:
  • Determine which version of Windows Server to update to.
  • Make sure you have a valid Windows Server product key and activation method. Keys and methods may vary depending on the distribution channel you received Windows Server media from, for example Microsoft Store, Amazon, BestBuy, Newegg, or Keyingo
  • You'll need to have the setup media for the version of Windows Server that you want to upgrade to. Setup media for the target version of Windows Server can be obtained from OEM, Retail, Visual Studio Subscriptions, and the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) channels or some online retail seller such as Keyingo.com
  • Have a location to store files away from your computer, such as a USB flash drive or network location.
  • Make sure your computer: Meets or exceeds the hardware requirements for Windows Server. And Isn't running in Azure.
  • Perform a full backup of your computer. This includes the operating system, apps, data, and any virtual machines (VMs) running on the server. You can use Windows Server Backup or a third-party backup solution.
To perform the in-place upgrade:
  • Using File Explorer, navigate to the newer Windows Server media file. Then open setup.exe. 
  • Depending on your security settings, User Account Control may prompt you to allow setup to make changes to your device. If you're happy to continue, select Yes.
  • By default, setup automatically downloads updates for the installation. If you're okay with the default settings, select Next to continue.
  • If you don't want Setup to automatically download updates, select Change how Setup downloads updates, choose the option appropriate to your environment, and then select Next.
  • If prompted, enter your product key and then select Next.
  • Select the edition of Windows Server you want to install and then select Next.
  • Review the applicable notices and license terms. If you agree to the terms, select Accept.
  • Select Keep personal files and apps to choose to do an Feature Update, and then select Next.
  • After Setup finishes analyzing your device, it displays the Ready to install screen. To continue the Feature Update, select Install.
  • The Feature Update starts, and you should see a progress bar. After the Feature Update finishes, your server restarts.
Now you can upgrade to the newer Windows Server edition you want to !



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