You can check here and also with manufacturer about support for the hardware. 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:.
However, the important point is that there is no upgrade path from bit to bit , and Windows Server is only available in bit. Instead, you should concentrate on migrating services. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy and effectiveness of information. It is generally recommended to perform an fresh install rather than an upgrade, at least if this is a domain controller. Note: Please follow the steps in our documentation to enable e-mail notifications if you want to receive the related email notification for this thread.
It's not a DC Upgrades can be performed only between versions of Windows that share the same architecture, such as x86 to x86, x64 to x64, or IA to IA For example, you cannot upgrade x86 versions of Windows to x64 versions.
You cannot upgrade to Windows Server from the release version of Windows Server You cannot upgrade to Windows Server from a Windows Server based computer that is running the Cluster service. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:. Additional notes Upgrades can be performed only between versions of Windows that share the same architecture, such as x86 to x86, x64 to x64, or IA to IA Need more help? Updating my Windows Server It is important to make sure that your server is updated, as this helps protect the server against security risks although it won't prevent attacks by itself.
To update your Windows VPS you can complete the following steps depending on the version of Windows your server is using. Steps for , and are detailed below. In all instances you will first need to log into the server using Remote Desktop. Step 2 - Select ' Local Server ' in the top left, by clicking on it. Step 3 - Locate the updates section.
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