Verify minimum software requirements

Ensure that the server meets the minimum software requirements specified in Microsoft site for the SQL Server version you install.

For example, to upgrade to SQL Server 2019, the minimum operating system version requirement is Windows Server 2016.

For upgrade to SQL Server 2022, see here:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/database-engine/install-windows/supported-version-and-edition-upgrades-2022?view=sql-server-ver16

In addition to upgrade to SQL Server 2022, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2 or above is required.