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Installing Windows Server

Install the new Windows Server operating system. To see if your Windows Server operating system is compatible, see the Supported OS Upgrade Combinations.

After you install the operating system, assign the new computer a static IP address on your LAN that is different from the old computer. Do not use the same computer name nor the same Internet Address as the original computer. This is required to avoid a clash between the two computers on the same network.

We recommend that you do not install any applications or anti-virus software yet. Wait until after you move AD.

Windows Update: Install all Required Updates

Go to Windows Update and install the most recent required updates from Microsoft. A reboot might be necessary.

U-Move will warn you if you forget to install critical updates that are required to upgrade Active Directory.

U-Move for Active Directory
U-Move for Active DirectoryU-Move for Active Directory
Backing Up Active DirectoryBacking Up Active Directory
Restoring Active DirectoryRestoring Active Directory
Cloning Active DirectoryCloning Active Directory
Upgrading Active DirectoryUpgrading Active Directory
Preparing For the UpgradePreparing For the Upgrade
Running AdprepRunning Adprep
Installing Windows ServerInstalling Windows Server
Verifying the Suitability of the New ServerVerifying the Suitability of the New Server
Adding the Server RolesAdding the Server Roles
Promoting the Domain ControllerPromoting the Domain Controller
Backing up the DomainBacking up the Domain
Preparing a Test LabPreparing a Test Lab
Remote Use and ScriptingRemote Use and Scripting
AD Consulting and Repair ServiceAD Consulting and Repair Service
AD Recovery ServiceAD Recovery Service
Error MessagesError Messages