Checklist: Completing the migration or upgrade of 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: Completing the Migration of Windows Rights Management Services

	Task	Reference
	If you are using a CNAME record for your RMS cluster name, you must update it to reflect the new AD RMS computer name.	Update cluster URL CNAME record
	Verify that the cluster migration or upgrade was successful by opening the Active Directory Rights Management Services 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