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== Windows Server 2008 Upgrade Paths ==
Before performing an upgrade to Windows Server 2008 the key prerequisite is that the currently installed operating system provides an upgrade path to the chosen edition of Windows Server 2008. It is not, for example, possible to upgrade to Windows Server 2008 from Windows XP. In addition , it is vital that the target hardware be of a suitable suitably high specification to support Windows Server 2008. For details of the system requirements refer to [[Windows Server 2008 Editions and System Requirements]].
Upgrades are possible from a number of older Windows Server versions as outlined in the following table: