A server runs Windows Server 2025 Standard with the Hyper-V role installed. You must upgrade it to Windows Server 2025 Datacenter while minimizing downtime. Which command should you run?
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Correct answer: dism.exe.
Why this is the answer
The dism.exe /online /Set-Edition:ServerDatacenter /ProductKey:XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX /AcceptEula command is used to perform an in-place edition upgrade from Windows Server Standard to Datacenter. This method minimizes downtime as it does not require a full reinstallation of the operating system. setup.exe is used for fresh installations or major version upgrades, which would involve significant downtime. slmgr.vbs is used for managing Windows licensing and activation, not for edition upgrades. convert.exe is not a standard Windows Server utility for edition upgrades.
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