What is the best way to upgrade Windows server 2003 standart R2?

Question

System administration

Good afternoon!
There is a server running WS 2003 Standart R2. What are the ways to upgrade it to version 2008?
The server has software that you don't want to lose during the migration process. The server is not a DC! It is desirable to get a link to a detailed manual. Licenses for WS 2008 Standard are available.
Is it possible to upgrade from disk without reinstalling?

Answer 1

And what is the difficulty? All versions of Kerio
, including outdated ones, can easily be downloaded from their home site disk and install from there!) And poke the buttons further - further. 3. Check the functionality of the software. 4. If it works - we rejoice, if it's "buggy and sausage" - we restore from backup I want to note that often licenses for different software are tied to the version of Windows, so there is a possibility that after the update there will be a licensing issue.