My journey for upgrading web applications from SharePoint 2013 to SharePoint 2016: Step by step

I know its probably a bit late for upgrading from SharePoint 2013 to SharePoint 2016 as it should be upgraded to 2019. However, 2019 SharePoint applications upgrade I will write later on. Recently did a client project upgrade from SharePoint 2013 to SharePoint 2016, so here is my journey & steps which I followed: Step 1: As normal procedure create a new web application from SharePoint Central Admin Step 2: From managed content databases,...

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How to convert Windows Server 2016 Evaluation to Licensed version

Problem: In previous blog post I have blogged about how to change SQL Server License. Similarly, the client now wants to upgrade/update its Windows Server 2016 Evaluation license. Run winver.exe to verify current version: Solution: So to cut short discussion we switch to our old buddy Dism.exe, so on command prompt or power shell with elevated privileges we need to run following command: dism /online /set-edition:ServerStandard...

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SQL Server: Once Evaluation period has expired, How to activate SQL Server or change product key

Problem Statement: For one of my client we used SQL Server 2016 Evaluation key which give 6 months time period to evaluate SQL Server and its features. As per discussion with client, they will in the meantime do the procurement process (usually its bit lengthy, hectic & bureaucratic process in Middle East) to procure Enterprise License as per business need. However, in the meantime our project has completed and we moved on to next...

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