Windows Server 2016 migration plan builder
Select the roles you need to review. The builder orders them for planning, reuses the existing role planner's starting verdicts and wording, and links to available role guides.
Select roles and server counts
Planning aid only. The sequence is a suggested review order, not a dependency analysis or change schedule. It does not inspect your environment. Validate dependencies, product support and recovery requirements before making a migration decision.
How it works
Select the roles present and enter a count for each. The browser sorts the selected roles into a review order and displays the existing planner verdict, guidance, risks and official source links. No inventory is uploaded or saved.
Frequently asked questions
Does this inspect my servers?
No. It only uses the roles and counts you choose in this page; it does not connect to your environment.
Is the order a cutover schedule?
No. It is a starting order for review. Confirm dependencies, support requirements and recovery plans before planning changes.
Why is Exchange listed first?
It is surfaced early so Exchange-related support and migration planning can be reviewed in parallel with the Windows Server 2016 work. Follow the linked Microsoft sources for the applicable product versions.
Related Windows Server 2016 resources
Start with the end-of-support guide, then open the relevant role walkthrough and planner.
- Windows Server 2016 end-of-support guide
- Windows Server 2016 role planner
- Exchange Server guide
- Domain controller migration guide
- File server migration guide
- Hyper-V upgrade guide
- RDS and RD Gateway guide
- AD FS migration guide
- AD CS migration guide
- DHCP, DNS and NPS migration guide
- WSUS migration guide
- Print server migration guide