: You can upgrade Windows Server 2008 R2 to Windows Server 2012 R2, and subsequently step-upgrade to Windows Server 2016, 2019, or Windows Server 2022.
Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 is a cumulative update roll-up that delivers bug fixes, security updates, and feature improvements released since the original RTM of Windows Server 2008 R2. A full x64 ESD package provides a complete installer image suitable for clean installations or in-place upgrades of 64‑bit systems. windows server 2008 r2 sp1 x64 esd enus jan 20 full
dism /Export-Image /SourceImageFile:C:\Server2008R2\sources\install.wim /SourceIndex:1 /DestinationImageFile:C:\final\install.esd /Compress:recovery : You can upgrade Windows Server 2008 R2
What is the for this server? (e.g., hosting a legacy database, industrial hardware control, lab testing) hosting a legacy database