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How to upgrade KMS server to new OS
We have KMS server running win 2012 r2, now we want upgrade to 2019 . We will install new server 2019 and install kms server . so we need backup what from old kms migrate to new server ?
- You can always install a new KMS server with your Microsoft KMS key, you don't have to keep the old server
Yes, basically the same steps as above. Not sure if I understand your concern....
as my understand then old server need online to so that step 1-> 3 . but in this case if old server die then how ? we can install new server and install add key as normal ?
- You can always install a new KMS server with your Microsoft KMS key, you don't have to keep the old server
i have a 2012 KMS server, is possible to do an inplace upgrade to 2019 and keep kms without changes?
thank you!
- 2012 or 2012 R2? You can upgrade from 2012 R2 to 2019 and then add the KMS Host for 2019, you could also install a new server and install KMS (Volume Activation Services) on that and update DNS so that the clients can find the new KMS server using the SRV record
