Another option was discussed on Twitter today (@djammmer): Using an in-place upgrade to go from Windows Server 2008 R2 to Windows Server 2012 R2. See https://configurationmanager.uservoice.com/forums/300492-ideas/suggestions/11046324-support-the-windows-server-os-being-upgraded-on-si.
This could be supported with the Configuration Manager 1602 release. So you could go to 1511 now on Server 2008 R2, upgrade to 1602, and then upgrade the server OS (as I understand it). Thanks, -Michael From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Chris Barnes Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 3:11 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [mssms] Upgrading to SCCM 1511 w/ 2008R2 Primary Site OS Curious how everyone is handling this scenario? Working on scoping out multiple engagements where a client desires to upgrade from SCCM 2012 to v1511, but their Primary Site Server is running 2008R2 as the OS. From what I am reading, 2008R2 will not be supported as a Site Server OS after October of 2016. (https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/mt210917.aspx) It seems that recommending a new hierarchy, and doing a side by side migration is the safest way to go, however I am seeing some people (Jason S) recommending a backup and restore on to a 2012R2 OS. I can't find anything stating where this is a supported action by Microsoft. Thoughts? Chris Barnes Coretek Services | Enterprise Consultant * 248.767.4415 cell * [email protected] * http://www.coretekservices.com<http://www.coretekservices.com/>
