Checklist: Migrating RMS

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

Complete the tasks in this checklist in the order in which they are presented. If a reference link takes you to a conceptual topic, return to this checklist after you review the conceptual topic so that you can proceed with the remaining tasks.

Checklist: Migrating Windows Rights Management Services

	Task	Reference
	On the computer that will be the first server of the new AD RMS cluster, install Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2.	Install Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 on a new computer
	Install AD RMS and join the new AD RMS server to the existing RMS cluster.	Install AD RMS and join computer to existing RMS cluster
	Replace or upgrade the remaining RMS servers in the cluster to AD RMS.	Join additional computers to AD RMS cluster