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Migrating VMs from Windows Server Hyper-V 2012R2 to 2019
Hi guys! We are moving some VMs from legacy 2012R2 hyper-v host to a new 2019 host. Also, one of these VM is actually our AD DC. In the past, I already have done it from 2012R2 to 2016 but never...
Hello! Migrating VMs from Windows Server Hyper-V 2012R2 to 2019 is possible, however there are some steps and considerations to consider. First, make sure that both your VM and Hyper-V host meet the system requirements for Windows Server 2019.
Here are the general steps:
1. **Virtual Machine Backups:** Before proceeding with the migration, be sure to back up all of your virtual machines, just in case.
2. **Virtual machine shutdown:** Shut down the virtual machines to be migrated.
3. **Export VM:** In Hyper-V Manager, select the VM you want to migrate, right-click and select "Export". This will generate an export folder for the VM.
4. **Copy to new host:** Copy the exported VM folder to the new Windows Server 2019 host.
5. **Import Virtual Machines:** On the new Hyper-V host, use Hyper-V Manager to import virtual machines. Select "Import VMs" and select the export folder that you copied earlier.
6. **Configure Network and Storage:** Ensure that you configure the network and storage settings for the VMs on the new host to ensure that they are functioning properly.
Regarding moving the AD DC, this is a sensitive operation. Ensure that you back up the AD DC before moving it and verify its operational status after moving it. It is best practice to avoid moving an AD DC in a production environment as it can cause a number of issues, especially if there are other domain controllers.
Remember to be cautious throughout the process, make sure you have backups, and test in a non-production environment to make sure everything is working. I hope everything goes well!
Here are the general steps:
1. **Virtual Machine Backups:** Before proceeding with the migration, be sure to back up all of your virtual machines, just in case.
2. **Virtual machine shutdown:** Shut down the virtual machines to be migrated.
3. **Export VM:** In Hyper-V Manager, select the VM you want to migrate, right-click and select "Export". This will generate an export folder for the VM.
4. **Copy to new host:** Copy the exported VM folder to the new Windows Server 2019 host.
5. **Import Virtual Machines:** On the new Hyper-V host, use Hyper-V Manager to import virtual machines. Select "Import VMs" and select the export folder that you copied earlier.
6. **Configure Network and Storage:** Ensure that you configure the network and storage settings for the VMs on the new host to ensure that they are functioning properly.
Regarding moving the AD DC, this is a sensitive operation. Ensure that you back up the AD DC before moving it and verify its operational status after moving it. It is best practice to avoid moving an AD DC in a production environment as it can cause a number of issues, especially if there are other domain controllers.
Remember to be cautious throughout the process, make sure you have backups, and test in a non-production environment to make sure everything is working. I hope everything goes well!