W2K8 R2 on IA64 Servers
Upgrading your Windows Server 2008 SP1 IA64 server to R2 is not supported.
Microsoft says that, this upgrade scenario is not supported. (Click here for reference)
When tried the upgrade, server throws following error -
"Windows Server® 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems cannot be upgraded to Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems (Full Installation). You can choose to install a new copy of Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems (Full Installation) instead, but this is different from an upgrade, and does not keep your files, settings, and programs. You’ll need to reinstall any programs using the original installation discs or files. To save your files before installing Windows, back them up to an external location such as a CD, DVD, or external hard drive. To install a new copy of Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems (Full Installation), click the Back button in the upper left-hand corner, and select “Custom (advanced)”."
Will post more updates soon.
Microsoft says that, this upgrade scenario is not supported. (Click here for reference)
When tried the upgrade, server throws following error -
"Windows Server® 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems cannot be upgraded to Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems (Full Installation). You can choose to install a new copy of Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems (Full Installation) instead, but this is different from an upgrade, and does not keep your files, settings, and programs. You’ll need to reinstall any programs using the original installation discs or files. To save your files before installing Windows, back them up to an external location such as a CD, DVD, or external hard drive. To install a new copy of Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems (Full Installation), click the Back button in the upper left-hand corner, and select “Custom (advanced)”."
Will post more updates soon.
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