Checklist: Completing the migration or upgrade of AD RMS

Applies To: 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: Completing the migration or upgrade of AD RMS

  Task Reference

If you are using a CNAME record for your AD RMS cluster name, you must update it to reflect the new AD RMS server name.

Update cluster URL CNAME record

Verify that the cluster migration or upgrade was successful by opening the AD RMS console.

Verify successful cluster migration

Verify that AD RMS-enabled clients can connect to the AD RMS cluster by browsing to the AD RMS certification pipeline.

Verify AD RMS client connectivity