Checklist: Upgrading RMS

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2

Complete the tasks in this checklist in the order in which they are presented. If a reference link takes you to a conceptual topic, return to this checklist after you review the conceptual topic so that you can proceed with the remaining tasks.

Checklist: Upgrading Windows Rights Management Services

	Task	Reference
	On an existing RMS server in the cluster, upgrade to Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2.	Upgrade an existing RMS server to Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2
	Upgrade the RMS cluster to AD RMS	Run the AD RMS Upgrade wizard
	Upgrade the remaining RMS servers in the cluster to AD RMS.	Upgrade remaining RMS computers to AD RMS