You have a server named Server1 that has a Server Core installation of Windows Server 2008 R2 Service
Pack 1.
Server1 has the DHCP Server server role and the File Server server role installed.
You need to upgrade Server1 to Windows Server 2012 R2 with the graphical user interface (GUI).
The solution must meet the following requirements:
Preserve the server roles and their configurations.
Minimize administrative effort.
What should you do?
A.
Start Server1 from the Windows Server 2012 R2 installation media and select Server Core Installation.
When the installation is complete, add the Server Graphical Shell feature.
B.
On Server1, run setup.exe from the Windows Server 2012 R2 installation media and select Server Core
Installation. When the installation is complete, add the Server Graphical Shell feature.
C.
On Server1, run setup.exe from the Windows Server 2012 R2 installation media and select Server with a
GUI.
D.
Start Server1 from the Windows Server 2012 R2 installation media and select Server with a GUI.
Explanation:
To do an in place upgrade of a Server, boot Windows Server 2008 R2,insert the Windows Server 2012 media
and run setup.exe from the root of the media.Aftertheupgrade is complete, Windows Server 2012 R2 allows
you to switch freely between Server Core and Server with a GUI modes.
Incorrect:
Not A: First boot Windows Server 2008 R2.
Not C, not D:Upgrades that switch from a Server Core installation to the Server with a GUI mode of Windows
Server 2012 R2 in one step (and vice versa) are not supported. However, after upgrade is complete, Windows
Server 2012 R2 allows you to switch freely between Server Core and Server with a GUI modes.