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Server 2016 Essentials coexisting with Server 2022 Standard
I am in the process of replacing an older Server 2016 essentials with a Server 2022 Standard. The 2016 Essentials server is today acting as the primary domain controller for the domain. My pla...
Is it possible to migrate a Domain Controller from Windows Server 2016 Essentials to Windows Server 2022 Standard, or are there specific considerations to keep in mind? I understand that an Essentials domain cannot normally host more than one DC, but if my plan is to temporarily promote the 2022 server as a DC, transfer the FSMO roles from the 2016 server, and then demote the 2016 server, will this approach work smoothly or could it cause complications?