If the server is running an evaluation version of Windows Server Standard or Windows Server Datacenter, you can convert it to a retail version as follows:. If the server is a domain controller, you cannot convert it to a retail version. In this case, install an additional domain controller on a server that runs a retail version and remove AD DS from the domain controller that runs on the evaluation version.
Make note of the edition ID, an abbreviated form of the edition name. The server will restart twice. For the evaluation version of Windows Server Standard, you can also convert to the retail version of Windows Server Datacenter in one step using this same command and the appropriate product key.
For more information about Dism. At any time after installing Windows Server , 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. Skip to main content. This browser is no longer supported. Download Microsoft Edge More info. Contents Exit focus mode. Tip For more information about Dism.
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An in-place upgrade allows you to go from an older operating system to a newer one, while keeping your settings, server roles, and data intact. Before you start your Windows Server upgrade, we recommend that you collect some information from your devices, for diagnostic and troubleshooting purposes. Because this information is intended for use only if your upgrade fails, you must make sure that you store the information somewhere that you can get to it off of your device.
After you've collected all of your Windows Server-related information, we highly recommend that you backup your operating system, apps, and virtual machines. You must also Shut down , Quick migrate , or Live migrate any virtual machines currently running on the server. You can't have any virtual machines running during the in-place upgrade.
You can use the following diagram to figure out which Windows Server version you can upgrade to, based on the version you're currently on:. Windows Server can typically be upgraded through at least one, and sometimes even two, versions. You can also upgrade from an evaluation version of the operating system to a retail version, from an older retail version to a newer version, or, in some cases, from a volume-licensed edition of the operating system to an ordinary retail edition.
For more information about upgrade options other than in-place upgrade, see Upgrade and conversion options for Windows Server. Skip to main content. This browser is no longer supported. Download Microsoft Edge More info. Contents Exit focus mode. Please rate your experience Yes No. Any additional feedback? Important In-place upgrades might also be supported by public or private cloud companies; however, you must check with your cloud provider for the details.
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