To perform an upgrade from Windows Server 2012 R2 to Windows Server 2016, complete the following steps:
- Insert the Windows Server 2016 DVD disk, or plug in the USB flash drive, and run the setup file, as in Figure 2.24:
Figure 2.24. Running Windows Server's 2016 setup
- Shortly, the Get important updates window will display. With the Download and install updates (recommended) option selected, click Next to continue, as shown in Figure 2.25:
Figure 2.25. Getting important updates to help ease the upgrade
