The problem
A server upgrade can affect applications, permissions, shares, databases and remote access.
Recommended approach
Treat migration as a project: inventory the existing server, test application compatibility, plan rollback, copy data, validate permissions and only then cut over users.
Step-by-step checklist
- Inventory roles, applications, shares, scheduled tasks and printers.
- Record IP, DNS, domain and firewall dependencies.
- Test the application on Windows Server 2022.
- Prepare backup and rollback checkpoints.
- Cut over during a planned maintenance window and verify every critical service.
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