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Instant Migration from Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 to 2012 How-to

Instant Migration from Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 to 2012 How-to

By : Santhosh Sivarajan
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Instant Migration from Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 to 2012 How-to

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By: Santhosh Sivarajan
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Migrating to a new server involves a lot of decision making and planning. Windows Server 2012 comes with exciting new features and ease of use. This book will help you migrate to your new server in no time. "Instant Migration from Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 to 2012 How-to" provides you with many practical and real world scenarios in a step-by-step guide. It is designed to lead you through the entire process of migration.Beginning with an introduction to Windows Server 2012, the author then takes you through the installation and configuration of the server, before continuing on to migrate the existing services to Windows Server and how to decommission old servers. The ‚Äúhow-to‚Äù migration scenarios described are based on the author's own field experiences, guaranteeing real-world solutions. The scenarios include Active Directory, enabling a Remote Desktop, Print Server, and Hyper-V migration details. From the planning to  theimplementation phase, "Instant Migration from Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 to 2012 How-to" is your comprehensive guide for completing migration solutions.
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Installing Windows Server 2012 (Must know)
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Converting Server Core to Server with a GUI (Should know)
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Converting Server with a GUI to Server Core (Should know)
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Configuring Windows Server 2012 (Must know)
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Installing administration tools (Must know)
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Working with Server Manager properties (Should know)
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Adding servers to Server Manager (Should know)
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Creating server group (Should know)
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Enabling remote desktop (Should know)
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Add and remove roles and features (Must know)
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Active Directory migration (Must know)
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FSMO role transfer/migration (Must know)
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Windows Server Migration Tools (Must know)
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Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) migration (Must know)
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DNS migration (Should know)
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Data and file server migration (Must know)
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Printer and print server migration (Must know)
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Hyper-V migration (Should know)
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Decommissioning old domain controllers (Must know)
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Forest and domain functional level (Must know)

Installing Windows Server 2012 (Must know)

Now it is time to start installing servers in your environment. In this recipe, we will start installing Windows Server 2012 in Server Core and later it will be converted to a Server with a GUI. We will cover the following:

  • Installing Windows Server 2012 with Server Core option
  • Converting from Server Core to Server with a GUI and vice versa
  • Basic configuration tasks

Getting ready

Windows Server 2012 is only available as a 64-bit version. So the hardware needs to support this requirement. The following is the minimum hardware requirement for Windows Server 2012:

  • Processor: 1.4 GHz 64-bit processor
  • RAM: 512 MB
  • Hard disk: 32 GB

You also need to select the correct edition (Data Center, Standard, Essential, or Foundation) of the server based on your business and technical requirements.

Note

The preceding hardware requirement is an absolute minimum requirement to install Windows Server 2012. The actual hardware and software requirements will vary based on the environment and the types of application you are going to support. It is recommended to perform a capacity planning session with various team owners before you finalize the hardware and server edition. Upgrade from the same server edition of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 to Windows Server 2012 is supported. Also, the Essentials and Foundation versions of Windows Server 2012 are on a separate install DVD.

How to do it...

  1. Boot the server from the Windows Server 2012 CD.
  2. Like other operating system (OS) installations, in the first screen you will see an option to select Language to Install, Time and Currency Format, and Keyboard of input method. Select the correct options based on your region. Click on Next.
  3. Click on Install Now in the next window to continue the installation.
  4. As shown in the following screenshot, you will see the Server Core Installation and Server with a GUI options. For this installation, I will select Server Core Installation. Click on Next.
    How to do it...
  5. Accept the license agreement. Click on Next.
  6. Since this is a new installation, you need to select the Custom: Install Windows Only (advanced) option. For an upgrade, select the Upgrade: Install Windows and keep files, settings, and applications option. Click on Next.
  7. Select the drive where you want to install the operating system. Click on Next.

    Note

    Use the advanced option to format the drive, change the partition size, load drivers, and so on.

    How to do it...

    Note

    You can use the left arrow button on the top-left corner of the screen to go back to the previous install screen.

  8. Select the drive where you want to install the operating system. Click on Next. The installation process will start at this point. The installation process is categorized into five different stages: Copying Windows Files, Getting files ready for installation, Installing features, Installing updates, and Finishing up.
  9. The server will be rebooted after the initial installation. After the reboot, the server will prompt you to enter a password for the built-in Administrator account. Enter a new password and click on OK to complete the installation.

How it works...

As I mentioned before, the default install option is Server Core. The previously mentioned procedure completes the installation of Windows Server 2012. At this point this server will be a standalone server.

There′s more...

In Windows Server 2012, you can use the Setres (Set Resolution) command to change the default command windows resolution. Now you have completed the installation of a Server Core operating system (OS). Before we start configuring this server, I will explain the process of converting this server into a Server with a GUI option.

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