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Iron Contributor

Feb 23, 2021

Updating Server 2016

I am trying to update our servers, all our servers are Server 2016 Standard, Version 1607, OS Build 14393.4225. We would like to get all our servers updated to Version 1803, however, Windows Update d...

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Dave Patrick

MVP

Feb 23, 2021

Server 2016 Standard v1607 is a Long-Term Servicing Channel release. Server 2016 Standard v1803 is a Semi-Annual Channel release. The Semi-Annual Channel releases are generally core only. In order to move to Server 2016 Standard v1803 (a core only version) you'll need to clean install it.

Windows Server servicing channels | Microsoft Docs

Tim Hunter
Iron Contributor
Feb 23, 2021
Dave Patrick

If I have to do a clean install, it almost makes sense to go ahead and upgrade to Server 2019. Are there any recommendations out there about upgrading to Server 2019? Thanks!
- Dave Patrick
  MVP
  Feb 23, 2021
  Yes, it could make some sense to move to Server 2019 though you do have some time to think about it. Please close this one by marking answers and open a new thread for this new topic.
  - Tim Hunter
    Iron Contributor
    Feb 24, 2021
    Dave Patrick
    So would it make better sense to just get Server 2016 updated to current version 1803 rather then do a full upgrade to 2019? Maybe 2022 is a better year for upgrading to 2019?? Thanks for your input!!