Upgrade an existing RMS server to Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2

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Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2

When you do an in-place upgrade of RMS to AD RMS, you must first install Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 on the RMS server.

To perform an upgrade installation of Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2

  1. On the RMS server to be upgraded, log on with a user account that is a member of the local Administrators group.

  2. Insert the Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 product CD, and then click Install now.

  3. If your server is connected to the Internet, click Go online to get the latest updates for installation. If the server is not connected to the Internet, click Do not get the latest updates for installation.

  4. Enter the product key provided with your copy of Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2, and then click Next.

  5. Select the I accept the license terms check box, and then click Next.

  6. Click Upgrade.

  7. On the Compatibility Report page, click Next.

  8. When the installation is complete, the RMS server will be restarted.