What’s the safest migration order from Windows Server 2012 R2 to 2022?
I'm planning to migrate a Windows Server 2012 R2 environment to Windows Server 2022. Does the order matter? Should I build the new domain controllers first, or migrate…
in-place upgrade
Can Windows Server 2016 Datacenter Be Upgraded In-Place to Server 2025 Standard?
I'm planning an in-place upgrade from Windows Server 2016 to Windows Server 2025. Microsoft lists that version jump as supported, but I've discovered the existing installation is the…
Can I In-Place Upgrade Windows Server 2016 Datacenter to 2025 Standard?
I'm planning to upgrade a Windows Server 2016 installation directly to Windows Server 2025. Microsoft lists 2016-to-2025 as a supported in-place upgrade path, but this server is running…
Windows Server 2016 cumulative updates keep failing and rolling back
I've spent most of my career managing AIX and RHEL, so my Windows troubleshooting experience is limited. We have an old application server that started as Windows Server…
Is an In-Place Upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 Safe for a Gaming PC?
I work in IT and usually tell people to avoid upgrading an existing operating system, recommending a clean installation instead. However, I have a gaming PC with a…
Should I install Windows Server 2022 RDS CALs before or after an in-place upgrade?
I'm planning to perform an in-place upgrade of a Windows Server 2016 terminal server to Windows Server 2022. The same machine also acts as the Remote Desktop licensing…
Best Way to Upgrade Windows 11 Azure VM: In-Place vs New VM
I'm looking for advice on upgrading my Windows 11 21H2 Azure virtual machine, which is currently out of support. My goal is to upgrade to version 23H2 or…
Advice Needed for Upgrading Windows Server and Licensing Issues
I'm managing the tech side of my dad's company and need some guidance on upgrading our server. Currently, we have a Lenovo SR 550 running Windows Server 2016,…
Best Way to Upgrade a Windows 11 VM When Windows Update Isn't Working?
Hey all, I'm currently running a Windows 11 21H2 virtual machine that's already reached its end of support, and I'm looking to upgrade it to either version 23H2…
Issues with In-Place Upgrade from Windows 11
Hey everyone, I hope you're having a better Monday than I am! I've been struggling for weeks with issues during an in-place upgrade to Windows 11. I recently…
Can I Upgrade My Windows 10 Pro to Windows 11 LTSC In-Place?
I'm using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit for my Windows setups and I'm interested in upgrading my boyfriend's old Lenovo ThinkCentre from Windows 10 Pro to either Windows 10…
Issues With Update KB5058411 Causing BSODs After Upgrades?
I ran some updates over the weekend, and everything seemed normal until this morning when a few users started experiencing Blue Screens of Death (BSOD) when they logged…
Can I Upgrade My Server from 2012R2 to 2019 Directly?
I'm looking to upgrade a Server 2012R2 to 2019 directly. I inherited this server setup, and it's not a Domain Controller or running anything critical. It mainly has…