32bit server 2003 p2v for upgrade


i need upgrade 32bit server 2003 server 2012 essentials (http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/0d87db8a-a6d0-4adc-9dc2-d31fb7a2021b/32bit-server-2003-upgrade-path-to-2012-essentials?forum=winserver8setup&prof=required - thread details on setup , such)

since it's 32bit moving 64bit direct path isn't available , i've seen mention of doing p2v of original server , installing 2012 server in 'migrate' mode. suggested check on here steps p2v of original server, here am. start?

the best advice rebuild scratch. sure have 64-bit hardware since running 32-bit os? sure hardware vendor supports windows server 2012 (www.windowsservercatalog.com).  p2v notorious presenting sorts of issues going , leaving little time-bombs in converted image crop later.  then, upgrading in place through multiple versions creates whole lot of more garbage.  if ever had call support, tech groan , wish had never come work day.  there many things go wrong, next impossible isolate problem.

besides, i've never heard of way upgrade in place 32-bit os 64-bit os.  never heard of 'migrate' mode, need provide official microsoft documentation on one.


.:|:.:|:. tim



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