In the case of upgrading 2008 to 2008 R2, I've done it a handful of times with no complaints to note. In this specific case, it should be easy.
If they have enough hardware, though, I would definitely use that, because there would be zero downtime and no real chance to have any problems. * * *ASB* *http://XeeMe.com/AndrewBaker* *Harnessing the Advantages of Technology for the SMB market… * On Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 10:08 AM, Ben Scott <[email protected]> wrote: > On Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 9:42 AM, David Lum <[email protected]> wrote: > > Step 1 is very straightforward right? Going from 64-bit non-R2 to R2 can > be > > done in-place with no worries? > > I don't like in-place upgrades on Windows. Never have. Given how > little configuration is living in your host OS, doing a clean install > should be easy enough. Something to consider. > > Of course, by the same token, there's relatively little to go wrong > with an in-place upgrade, so this may be excessive paranoia. > > -- Ben > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected] with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
