Windows Server 2016 Migration Step by Step (Guide 2022) - Qiling  

Windows Server 2016 Migration Step by Step Guide


What's The Easy Windows Server 2016 Migration?

To transfer Windows 7 to Windows 10, or transfer Windows 10 from an old computer to a new, the Windows easy transfer tool does well. When it comes to Windows Server 2016 migration, do you know which Windows server migration software gives the best experience? Windows server administrators are usually with advanced computer skills, and it's not hard for most of them to do the migration by hand with sophisticated management. For example, the commonly known methods include Active Directory migration, DHCP migration, Certificate Authorities migration, ADFS migration, and File Server migration.

server migration image

Admittedly, those manual ways indeed work in transferring everything you need from one server to the other. However, it's a tedious task when there are huge files to copy and any disruption in it can lead to a wastage of time. As a matter of fact, that happens very frequently and many administrators have experienced failure. Why not turn to an intelligent server migration software, particularly which can automatically migrate data from one server to the other on a massive scale?

Qiling Disk Master Technician

Your smart Windows Server file transfer software.

Unlimited file transfer between Servers.
Transfer programs, apps without reinstallation.
Transfer account, settings to new Server computer.
Data rescue, find product key for installed programs.

Qiling Disk Master: User-friendly Server 2016 Migration Software

Qiling Disk Master is the best Windows Server 2016 migration software for transferring files, applications, settings, profiles, and shared data from any server to a new Server 2016. You can migrate Server 2003/2008 r2/2013 to Server 2016, or from Server 2016 to Server 2019 with minimal efforts.

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Multi-mode of data transfer:

Direct-transfer from server to server over network and indirect-transfer from server to server via an image.

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Transfer to Server 2016:

Support server transfer from lower version to higher version (Server 2003/2008/2012/2016 to Server 2016.

 
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Transfer from Server 2016:

Support the latest Server 2019. Transfer Windows Server 2016 to Server 2019.

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Supported migration data:

Applications, files, shared data, profiles, databases, settings, etc.

 

How to Migrate Applications, Database, and Profiles from/to Windows Server 2016

Since earlier Windows 2003 and Windows 2008/2008 r2 is too old, it's time to upgrade your server to Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 2019. By following how to migrate to Windows Server 2016, you can complete a server migration without reinstalling necessary applications or re-configuring the settings. 

Guide: How to migrate to Windows Server 2016 over the network

Step 1. Launch Qiling Disk Master on your source and target computers, connect both PCs via the internet.

1. At the "Backup and recovery" section, click "File sync" to continue. 

select file sync

2. Select your target computer via its device name, then enter its account password or verification code and select the transfer direction. Then click "Connect" to continue.

You can check the verification code on the right top of "PC to PC" mainscreen on the target computer.

connect the two pcs

Step 2. Select the categories Applications, Files, and Accounts to transfer via the internet.

If you want to transfer data selectively, click "Edit" under each category, and choose the specific items.

select applications, files or accounts

Step 3. Click "Proceed" to start transferring your apps/files/accounts from one computer to another computer via the Internet.

Guide: How to migrate to Windows Server 2016 via a Backup

Step 1. Create a backup file. 

1. Connect your USB (flash) drive/external hard drive to your source computer. Launch Qiling Disk Master, select "Backup & Restore" page and click "File backup" button.

Transfer files via backup and restore - step 1

2. Hover over "Applications", "Files" and "Accounts" columns to choose the specific data, applications, etc., and click "Proceed" to create a backup file. 

Transfer files via backup and restore - step 2

Step 2. Recover via the created backup file.

1. Plugin your USB drive which stores the created backup file to the target PC and open Qiling Disk Master. Click "Backup & Restore" page.

Transfer files via backup & restore - step 1

2. Click "Browse" to locate the Image file. Then, choose "Restore" and go to the next step.

Transfer files via image - step 2

3. Now, you can select Applications/Files/Accounts you want to restore.

Over on Applications, Files, or Accounts to choose the specific data you want transfer flexibly. Click "Restore" to confirm. Besides, you can also click the browse icon to change the target path to recover and save the files.

Transfer files via image - step 3

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