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The thread discusses upgrading a Windows Server environment from 2008 R2 to 2019, with the original poster seeking advice on whether to upgrade the Active Directory, Hyper-V, and file server components first. Neemobeer advises upgrading to 2012 R2 before moving to 2019, as a direct upgrade isn't possible. The original poster then inquires about the seamlessness of migrating Hyper-V during this process; Neemobeer responds that they haven't tried it but suggests that if the upgrade doesn't encounter issues, it should proceed smoothly. Overall, the conversation provides guidance on the upgrade path while acknowledging some uncertainty about Hyper-V migration.

Ekalavya

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Hi,

I want to upgrade Windows Server from 2008r2 to 2019 which are running AD and Hyper-V. On Hyper-V, again i have 2008r2 configured File Server. Should i first upgrade Server which are running AD and Hyper-V?. If so, please let me know whether 2008r2 running on Hyper-V will not affected so that subsequently i will upgrade this to 2019.

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You'll have to upgrade to 2012R2 first since it's not possible to go straight to 2019 from your current OS. Everything you need is here. Overview of Windows Server upgrades
 

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You'll have to upgrade to 2012R2 first since it's not possible to go straight to 2019 from your current OS. Everything you need is here. Overview of Windows Server upgrades
Hi Neemobeer,

Thanks for your reply. I will do as suggested by you. But, i want know whether Hyper-V will be migrated seamlessly?.

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Ekalavya
 

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I've never tried. If the upgrade process doesn't bark at you then it should otherwise it will tell you it can't proceed.