Upgrade Windows 2003 x32 DC to Windows 2008 x64


i replacing old dc's running win 2003 x32 standard 2008 r2. know there no in-place upgrade, wondering if there ways without losing of configurations old dc's.

i read articles how cannot x32 x64 upgrade, not able find solution on how can. have not done yet still researching, if done issue, can share here?

many reply.

indeed, can't perform in-place upgrade.

you can transition or restructure active directory. both these solutions let keep active directory contents , can used different reasons. transitioning active directory seems best way situation. simplest way of two.

more information on transitioning active directory windows server 2008 (r2) x64:
transitioning active directory windows server 2008 r2






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