Windows Server 2003 32-bit conversion/upgrade to Windows Server 2008 64-bit

Screen_Name's picture

Does anyone have any information or know if it is possible to upgrade from a windows server 2003 32bit machine to windows server 2008 64bit machine?

Is there any type of migration tool that may help us during this transition?

Any tips / knowledge is greatly appreciated.

TIA,

SN

Cycletech's picture

See the Supported upgrade

See the Supported upgrade paths on MS readme at -http://download.microsoft.com/download/e/6/3/e63cf2f6-7f71-450b-8e4a-dace88e99456/readme.htm

Note

With the exception of Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems, this table applies equally to 32-bit and x64-based versions. However, cross-platform upgrades (32-bit to 64-bit or the reverse) are not supported.

Screen_Name's picture

Sorry for the confusion. We

Sorry for the confusion. We aren't directly upgrading this machine. We are actually moving to another machine and I was wondering if there was some way I could export the SEPM data and import back onto the new machine and if there were any conflicts with going from 32 to 64bit per SEPM?

BharRie's picture

It is definitely possible.

It is definitely possible. Just follow the instructions in the given document.

Refer,
http://service1.symantec.com/support/ent-security....

Bharrie,
Endpoint Protection
Symantec Corporation