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Status Not open for further replies. Saul Member. So this is what i got when i attempted to upgrade from r2 ent to r2 datacenter. Any idea why and what could i do differently to get the upgrade successful? You can choose to install a new copy of Windows Server Datacenter Evaluation Windows server 2008 r2 enterprise cannot be upgraded to windows server 2012 free download with a GUI instead, but this is different from an upgrade, and does not keep your files, settings, and programs.
To save your files before installing Windows, back them up to an external location such as a CD, DVD, or external hard drive. Prajwal Desai Forum Owner Staff member. Here is the table that shows the upgrade options for Windows Server R2. Check and confirm. Thanks for responding, Prajwal.
I had seen this table before attempting to upgrade the reason why it surprises me that it's not working for me. Yes, the current server i am trying to upgrade is running windows server R2 Enterprise SP1. Saul said:. Click to expand I have downloaded from a Microsoft link and bought a license key too. Do you have a link of a recommended version I could try with my license?
I am actually using a server I don't windows server 2008 r2 enterprise cannot be upgraded to windows server 2012 free download to test the upgrade before upgrade the rest of my servers in production. What would you generally recommend in order to get the upgrade successful? I appreciate you time in responding to my queston, Prajwal. Many thanks! Would it be wrong to use the iso I had download and burned on a disc from Microsoft with product key I just purchased?
Many thanks, again. Where did you download the ISO from? Unfortunately for me, I don't have any of subscription. Harshit Pandey Well-Known Member. Saul - you got this fixed? Sorry for the late response Prajwal. Updating the server before upgrading fixed the issue. Thanks for the update Saul. Marking this thread as Solved.
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