{"id":3850,"date":"2020-03-03T08:03:02","date_gmt":"2020-03-03T12:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apps4rent.com\/blog\/?p=3850"},"modified":"2022-06-01T13:39:54","modified_gmt":"2022-06-01T18:09:54","slug":"migrate-windows-server-2008-azure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apps4rent.com\/blog\/migrate-windows-server-2008-azure\/","title":{"rendered":"Migrating Windows Server 2008 to Azure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Extended Support for Windows Server 2008 has already ended\non January 14th, 2020. This has left many businesses vulnerable to data breaches\nif they haven\u2019t upgraded their servers. Since the server is out in the open\nwithout any official security cover, it is breeding ground for potential\nattackers and hackers. Obviously, the frequency and complexity of attacks have\nincreased leaving the once-safe system vulnerable to security and compliance\nrisks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The products of the Windows 2008 series were trusted workhorses for a long time. Since it is all history now, the time has come to upgrade infrastructure and applications to be cloud compliant. Though users can opt for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apps4rent.com\/windows-7-extended-support\/\">Windows Extended Security Updates (ESU)<\/a> for their Windows 2008 Server which is valid for 3 years, we recommend moving your Windows Server 2008 to newer systems such as Azure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s discuss how you upgrade and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apps4rent.com\/blog\/migrate-windows-server-2008-azure\">migrate Windows Server 2008 to Azure<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Before You Migrate from Windows Server 2008 to Azure<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Businesses must prepare beforehand for a successful migration\nfrom Windows Server 2008 to Azure. Below are some of the steps that must be\ntaken before starting the migration process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Procure appropriate Azure and Office 365 licenses.<br \/><\/li><li>Ensure that there is a global administrator in Office 365 who has an owner role in Azure.<br \/><\/li><li>Ensure that the domain part of the user account used in the migration is @tenant.onmicrosoft.com.<br \/><\/li><li>Upgrade the Configuration Server and other process servers to Azure Site Recovery software version 9.19.0.0 or later.<br \/><\/li><li>Ensure that the servers that are being migrated have .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 so that the mobility service works.<br \/><\/li><li>Ensure that the vmstorfl.sys driver is available in the server that is being migrated.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Using Azure Migrate to Discover the Servers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Azure Migrate\nServer Migration uses a replication appliance to replicate machines to Azure.\nThe replication appliance runs the following components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Configuration server:<\/strong> The configuration server coordinates communications between on-premises and Azure and manages data replication.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Process server:<\/strong> The process server acts as a replication gateway. It receives replication data; optimizes it with caching, compression, and encryption, and sends it to a cache storage account in Azure.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, we will prepare a server where the Azure\nMigration assessment tool will run i.e the process server which will discover\nwhether the machine will be able to move to azure or not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Replicate the Target Server to Azure Using Azure Replication Tool <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After discovering machines using the assessment tool, we will now move on to replicate the target&nbsp;server to azure using azure replication tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how the entire process looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apps4rent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2.jpg\" alt=\"Azure Assessment and Replication process\" class=\"wp-image-3862\" width=\"782\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apps4rent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2.jpg 668w, https:\/\/www.apps4rent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-300x148.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Configure the Target Environment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These steps prepare the Azure infrastructure to receive the\nmigration data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Navigate again to the <strong>Prepare <\/strong>infrastructure menu and select Target.<br \/><\/li><li>Select the <strong>Azure subscription<\/strong> that you have procured. and choose <strong>Resource Model <\/strong>in the dropdown for the deployment model below it.<br \/><\/li><li>Click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4: Make a Replication Policy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The replication policy specifies the time constraints for\nretaining data and creating backup recoveries if there are interruptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the steps below to create a replication policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Navigate to Site Recovery infrastructure and select <strong>+Replication Policy<\/strong> under Replication Policies.<br \/><\/li><li>Type in the policy name in <strong>Create replication<\/strong> policy.<br \/><\/li><li>Set the recovery point objective (RPO) limit in the RPO threshold to specify how often data recovery points are created.<br \/><\/li><li>Specify the retention window in the <strong>Recovery point retention<\/strong>.<br \/><\/li><li>The App-consistent snapshot frequency specifies how often application-consistent snapshots are created in recovery points.<br \/><\/li><li>Click on <strong>OK<\/strong> once you are satisfied with the settings.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 5: Enable the Replication of Windows Server 2008<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The last step to migrate Windows Server 2008 to Azure is to\nenable replication using the appropriate settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Click on <strong>Replicate application<\/strong> and then navigate to Source where the      Configuration Server has to be selected.<br \/><\/li><li>Select <strong>Physical machines<\/strong> in Machine type and the process server (Configuration Server) and click OK.<br \/><\/li><li>In the <strong>Target<\/strong> view, select the subscription, resource group, Azure storage account, Azure network, and subnet.<br \/><\/li><li>Select <strong>Configure now<\/strong> for selected machines or <strong>Configure later <\/strong>depending upon how you want to apply the network settings.<br \/><\/li><li>Click on <strong>+Physical machine<\/strong> in Physical Machines and specify the name and IP address along with other details like operating system details.<br \/><\/li><li>Install <strong>Mobility service<\/strong> by selecting the appropriate account in <strong>Configure properties<\/strong> under Properties.<br \/><\/li><li>Verify the replication policy in the <strong>Configure replication<\/strong> settings in      Replication settings.<br \/><\/li><li>Finally, click on <strong>Enable Replication<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Thoughts on Migrating Windows Server 2008 to Azure<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The end of the replication completes the migration process from\nWindows 2008 Server to Azure. However, you will need to confirm that you are\ncomfortable using the Azure infrastructure. Test, the connectivity of the VMs\nand try resizing them. Ensure that the server is being backed up in\nAzure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The migration can appear to be challenging. But hopefully, this writeup has simplified the process. <b>As a certified Microsoft Gold Partner and a Tier 1 CSP for Office 365 and Azure<\/b>, Apps4Rent helps businesses implement Microsoft solutions and configure them to meet their requirements. 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