Before continuing, make sure the app vendors support your applications on Windows Server 2012 R2. Follow their specific recommendations ...

Before continuing, make sure the app vendors support your applications on Windows Server 2012 R2. Follow their specific recommendations before and after Windows installs. To make sure your app is compatible and to download tools and documentation, go to http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=243105 



Important: If the software isn't compatible with Windows Server 2012 R2 or if the app vendor doesn't support the app, uninstall it before you install Windows. If you don't uninstall the applications, your system won't be supported, the app might not work, and settings or other information might be lost.