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Upgrading OS with GP installed

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Hi Guys,

I want to update our Server from Windows 2008 R2 running GP to windows Server 2012 R2, will this affect GP in anyway does anyone know?

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    Redbeard Profile Picture
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    RE: Upgrading OS with GP installed

    Jerden -

    My gut on this one is Jonathan is right - 99 out of 100 times you're not going to encounter a problem.  The part of me that constantly tells my sons to "take time, NOT chances" would ask more questions.  

    Mainly - what GP components are installed on this machine?  

    Additionally, what is your "fall back strategy" should something go wrong.  If I were you, at a minimum, I would want to have a verified disaster recovery plan prior to pulling the trigger on this.  

    I personally would convert it to a Virtual Machine (this is a copy process, not a true conversion) and ensure I can start the VM on another device, prior to attempting this upgrade.

  • Jonathan Fear Profile Picture
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    RE: Upgrading OS with GP installed

    Hi Jerden,

    I have had many people do this and they have experienced no problems. I personally had an issue with upgrading the OS on one of my internal machines but that is not to say you are going to run into that issue.

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