Migrate from Windows Server 2008 R2 (Enterprise, Standard or Foundation) to Windows Server 2016 Essentials By Mariette Knap migration, fsmo, dcpromo, dhcp, replica domain controller, server 2008 end of life In our forums, there was a question for more documentation on migrating from Windows Server 2008 R2 Essentials to Windows Server 2016 Essentials. Initially, I had decided to write only about migrations from SBS or later successors to new server operating systems but here it is. This tutorial is also valid for migrations from Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard or Enterprise to Windows Server 2016 Essentials. Every step in this tutorials has a screenshot and if any Powershell is involved we have made it easy for you to copy it to your own situation. This tutorial will guide you from the start until everything has been migrated to the new server. And at the end of the procedure, we will show you how you can safely remove the old Windows Server 2008 R2 (Foundation) from your Active Directory. This tutorial will help you to migrate from Windows Server 2008 R2 (Foundation) to a new server with a new Operating System. You should read the procedure before you start and if there is anything not clear please use our special forum for subscribers to ask your questions. This forum cannot be crawled by search engines and is private. Easy migration kits Technician migration kits Easy to use migration kit Migration kit for migrating from one source (for example Windows Server 2008) to a new Windows Server environment built on the latest technology. This kit is ideal if you want to perform the migration of your old server yourself. The kit contains everything to ultimately run your infrastructure on more modern operating systems like Windows Server 2012, 2016 or 2019. Success guaranteed! Windows Server 2008 migration kit Technician migration kits Technician kits are designed for professionals who need to carry out migration projects to Windows Server 2022 or 2025. This migration tutorial is part of the Windows Server 2022 and 2025 Technician migration kits. These utilize a Windows Server 2022 or 2025 Hyper-V host that supports multiple machines for the process. Additionally, the technician migration kits include all the 'Easy migration kits,' which allow us to maintain the same host name for the destination server. Get your Technician migration kit All our Easy Migration Kits and Technician Migration Kits come with exceptional support. In our store, you have the option to include support with your initial purchase or access it as needed by submitting a support ticket here. Prefer a hands-off approach? Our consulting services offer comprehensive migration support—just reach out to us to get started..