title: VisualSVN Server - Moving a very old repository to a new installation that is several versions newer and on a new Windows OS
body: <p>We have a repository on a Windows Server 2003 machine (32-bit) that is running VisualSVN Server v2.1.1 (circa 2010).  We are in the process of setting up a Windows Server 2012 machine (64-bit) and preparing to migrate that repository.  We'll be installing the latest version of VisualSVN Server and would like to make the transition as smooth as possible.  </p>
  
  <p>I have found information on upgrading versions when staying on the same machine (<a href="https://www.visualsvn.com/support/topic/00116/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.visualsvn.com/support/topic/00116/</a>).  And have also found information on moving from one installation to another (<a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/1609065/migrating-visual-svn-server-from-one-windows-install-to-another?newreg=379c26fb26de494a908210a4563326ea">Migrating Visual SVN Server from one Windows install to another</a>)</p>
  
  <p>I have not found anything on doing both at the same time.  The last version that supports Windows Server 2003 is v2.7.14 so I figure that is as far as I can go in upgrades on the existing installation.  I am concerned about losing the file history and associated revision notes and want to do anything I can to preserve them.  </p>
  
  <p>Does anyone have experience with moving a repository to a new OS and jumping several versions at the same time?</p>
  
  <p>Thanks in advance!</p>