What are the supported paths for Windows Server 2012 R2 in-place upgrades?
Sep 19, 2016 · Question Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text 3. Which of the following is a valid upgrade path to Windows Server 2012? Select one: a. Windows Server 2008 R2 32-bit to Windows Server 2012 64-bit b. Windows Server 2008 Standard to Windows Server 2012 Standard c. Windows Server 2003 Standard to Windows Server 2012 Standard d.
Can I upgrade from Windows Server Core to Server 2012 R2?
2. Which of the following is a valid upgrade path to Windows Server 2012 R2? a. Windows Server 2003 Standard to Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard b. Windows Server 2008 Standard to Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard c. Windows Server 2008 R2 32-bit to Windows Server R2 2012 64-bit d. Windows 7 Ultimate to Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials
Can I convert the evaluation version of Windows Server 2012 R2 standard?
Mar 16, 2019 · First published on TECHNET on Oct 22, 2012 Welcome to day 1 of our Windows 8 / Windows Server 2012 Launch Series! We hope you will enjoy reading this series as much as we enjoyed putting the content together. With that said, our first post is going to talk about the upgrade paths and editions for...
What's new in Windows PowerShell 2012 R2?
A. Incorrect: Windows Server 2012 R2 cannot run on a 32-bit processor. B. Correct: Windows Server 2012 R2 can run only on a 64-bit processor. C. Incorrect: Windows Server 2012 R2 cannot run on a 32-bit processor. D. Incorrect: Windows Server …
Upgrading previous retail versions of Windows Server to Windows Server 2012 R2
The table below briefly summarizes which already licensed (that is, not evaluation) Windows operating systems can be upgraded to which editions of Windows Server 2012 R2.
Per-server-role considerations for upgrading
Even in supported upgrade paths from previous retail versions to Windows Server 2012 R2, certain server roles that are already installed might require additional preparation or actions for the role to continue functioning after the upgrade.
Converting a current evaluation version to a current retail version
You can convert the evaluation version of Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard to either Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard (retail) or Datacenter (retail). Similarly, you can convert the evaluation version of Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter to the retail version.
Converting a current retail version to a different current retail version
At any time after installing Windows Server 2012, you can run Setup to repair the installation (sometimes called “repair in place”) or, in certain cases, to convert to a different edition.
Converting a current volume-licensed version to a current retail version
At any time after installing Windows Server 2012, you can freely convert it between a volume-licensed version, a retail version, or an OEM version. The edition remains the same during this conversion.
Upgrading Previous Retail Versions of Windows Server to Windows Server 2012 R2
The table below briefly summarizes which already licensed (that is, not evaluation) Windows operating systems can be upgraded to which editions of Windows Server 2012 R2. Note the following general guidelines for supported paths: 1. In-place upgrades from 32-bit to 64-bit architectures are not supported. All editions of Windows Server 2012 R2 are 64-bit only. 2. In-pla…
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Per-Server-Role Considerations For Upgrading
Even in supported upgrade paths from previous retail versions to Windows Server 2012 R2, certain server roles that are already installed might require additional preparation or actions for the role to continue functioning after the upgrade. Consult the specific TechNet Library topics for each server role you intend to install for details of additional steps that might be required.
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Converting A Current Evaluation Version to A Current Retail Version
You can convert the evaluation version of Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard to either Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard (retail) or Datacenter (retail). Similarly, you can convert the evaluation version of Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter to the retail version. Before you attempt to convert from evaluation to retail, verify that your server is actually running an evaluation version. To do t…
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Converting A Current Retail Version to A Different Current Retail Version
At any time after installing Windows Server 2012, you can run Setup to repair the installation (sometimes called “repair in place”) or, in certain cases, to convert to a different edition. You can run Setup to perform a “repair in place” on any edition of Windows Server 2012; the result will be the same edition you started with. For Windows Server 2012 Standard, you can convert the syste…
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Converting A Current Volume-Licensed Version to A Current Retail Version
At any time after installing Windows Server 2012, you can freely convert it between a volume-licensed version, a retail version, or an OEM version. The edition remains the same during this conversion. To do this, from an elevated command prompt, run: slmgr /ipk <key> Where <key> is the appropriate volume-license, retail, or OEM product key.
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