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Migrate Windows Server 2012R2 Essentials to Windows Server 2022 Essentials and keep the same host name

Migrate Windows Server 2012R2 Essentials to Windows Server 2022 Essentials and keep the same hostname

Preserving the same hostname during a server migration from Windows Server 2012R2 to Windows Server 2022 is vital. Users are accustomed to the old hostname, and applications like Word and Excel have paths that depend on it. Keeping the hostname consistent ensures that Folder Redirection, mapped drives, and shared printers remain operational. Changing the hostname could lead to substantial difficulties in reconfiguring all desktops.

Migrate Windows Server 2016 Essentials to Windows Server 2022 Essentials and keep the same host name

Migrate Windows Server 2016 Essentials to Windows Server 2022 Essentials and keep the same hostname

When upgrading from Windows Server 2016 to Windows Server 2022, it's vital to keep the hostname consistent. Users are accustomed to the original hostname, and applications like Word and Excel depend on it for file paths. Keeping the hostname the same ensures that Folder Redirection, mapped drives, and shared printers continue to function seamlessly. Changing the hostname, on the other hand, could lead to a hefty task of reconfiguring each desktop.

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