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Server 2008 Standard to Server 2016 Migration
Dear Support,
I need advise, i have Domain controller Server 2008 Standard SP1 6.0.6001 and planning to migrate to Server 2016. So is it possible direct migration.
Your prompt reply will be highly appreciated.
Thanks
Regards
That's correct.
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Hello,
Without a clean install, Windows 2008 servers cannot upgrade straight to 2016.
You must first upgrade to 2012 and then upgrade to 2016.
And also you can upgrade from 2012 to 2019 directly.Or
You can build a new 2016 server and migrate any roles or features from the old 2008 server to the 2016 server.
See here more information https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started/upgrade-overview#which-version-of-windows-server-should-i-upgrade-to
Regards,
AyoubKochbati so if i setup new fresh 2016 server then can i migrate server 2008 to 2016 domain controller.. please confirm
- Hi,
Yes, and you should transfert the FSMO roles from 2008 to a new 2016 AD server.
