Performing a migration (1.3.8.2)

To perform the migration of roles from an old server (Windows Server 2012 R2) into a new server (Windows Server 2016), complete the following steps:

  1. In a new server, install the WSMT feature through the Server Manager, as in Figure 2.30:
Figure 2.30. Adding WSMT feature in Windows Server 2016
  1. After the installation is complete close the Add Roles and Feature Wizard, and the Server Migration Tools folder is created at C:\Windows\System32\ServerMigrationTools.
  1. Open Windows PowerShell with elevated admin rights, and locate the Server Migration Tools entering the following command:
cd ServerMigrationTools ...

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