Hi Guys,
I am trying in-place upgrade of SQL server 2012 to SQL server 2016 in one of my environments. I faced a blocker and summary file showed me the error that i need to fix
Error description: Failed to create a new folder 'H:\mssql\backups\main\full'. The specified path is invalid (for example, it is on an unmapped drive).
Error help link: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?LinkId=20476&ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&EvtSrc=setup.rll&EvtID=50000&ProdVer=13.0.4001.0&EvtType=0x60797DC7%400xEB4303F7&EvtType=0x60797DC7%400xEB4303F7
Its default backup directory set in the instance properties which is no longer available. I fixed it and i attempted upgrade again. when I reach the instance features selection, i have selected the features but clicking next throwing me error like
I fee this could be a bug like one below
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/955399/how-to-troubleshoot-a-failed-upgrade-to-sql-server-2008
This time in the summary log there is only user canceled exit message.How should i progress further with the SQL server 2016 upgrade now.
Exit message: User has canceled.
Thanks