By Dona Sarkar and Brandon LeBlancHello Windows Insiders!
Today we are pleased to release a new build of the Windows Server vNext Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release that contains both the Desktop Experience as well as Server Core in all 18 server languages, as well as a new build of the next Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel release. Please also refer to this recent blog announcement about updates to the Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel.
There are two major areas that we would like you to try out in each preview release and report back any issues:
- In-place OS Upgrade (from Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016)
- Application compatibility – please let us know if any server roles or applications stops working or fails to function as it used to
What’s New in the Latest Build
Click here to see the full list of new features introduced in earlier builds.In-place upgrades
In-place upgrade allows an administrator to upgrade an existing installation of Windows Server to a newer version, retaining settings and installed features. The LTSC versions and editions of Windows Server that are supported for in-place upgrade are shown in the following table.CURRENTLY INSTALLED OPERATING SYSTEMAVAILABLE UPGRADE VERSION & EDITION
Windows Server 2016 StandardWindows Server 2019 Standard or Datacenter
Windows Server 2016 DatacenterWindows Server 2019 Datacenter
Windows Server 2012 R2 StandardWindows Server 2019 R2 Standard or Datacenter
Windows Server 2012 R2 DatacenterWindows Server 2019 R2 Datacenter
https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/04/10/announcing-windows-server-2019-insider-preview-build-17639/#IDyQttrqbVF1XS0X.97