Not supported from 2012 R2 directly; requires two-step upgrade (2012 R2 → 2016/2019 → 2022).
If you started with the ISO from the Evaluation Center, you don't need to reinstall. You can convert it to a licensed version using PowerShell: Open PowerShell as Administrator. Check your current version: Get-TargetEditions win server 2022 iso
Windows Server 2022 ISO provides a robust, secure, and hybrid-ready operating system for modern datacenters and edge environments. Its enhancements in security (Secured-core, SMB AES-256, TLS 1.3), storage (S2D 2-node), and Azure integration (Arc, Automanage, hotpatching) make it a compelling upgrade from Server 2016/2019. Proper deployment planning – including edition selection, unattended setup, and post-install hardening – ensures maximum reliability and compliance through its 10-year lifecycle. Not supported from 2012 R2 directly; requires two-step