Server 2016 Essentials Upgrade to Server 2019

[Cliff-Horner]

Hi,

 

I presently have a server running 2016 Essentials. It is used in a home office environment with 3 clients. I am looking to upgrade it to either Server 2019 Essentials or Server 2019 Standard. I understand that Server 2019 Essentials is possibly gong to be the last Essentials version so should I take the plunge now and go with Standard? If I go with Standard can I still do all of the following tasks with it?

 

It runs Serviio for media streaming

File & print sharing

Domain Controller

VPN access - Remote Desktop Services

WSUS to update all client PC's

NFS on one drive for CCTV storage

Exchange is handled by Office 365

DHCP for everything on the network

 

As I only have the one server (got backups!) is it best to reformat and install or do an in-place upgrade? Would an in-place upgrade work with either version of Server 2019?

If I go Standard do I need to purchase CAL's for the 3 clients?

 

Sorry for all the questions, its just I would like to be prepared before I tackle this upgrade!

Edited May 5, 2019 by Cliff-Horner

[Guest Guest]

Would the hardware support Virtualization? As if so Server 2019 Standard includes licenses for 2 VMs. That seems like a lot for a single instance therefore I'd install HyperV Server 2019 (Free of charge) and use your licenses to install VMs