Permanently migrate Server 2012 R2 to different host

[nutcase]

I have two servers, both with server 2012 R2 standard (open licence). Both are running two VMs as the licence allows. I want to use one of the servers for something else and move the two VMs onto the other server.

Last time I tried something similar, the activation got thrown out and it took forever to get it back together. Can someone explain the "correct" way to do it?

Thanks

 

[nutcase]

I don't want to copy them, I want to move them.

 

[nutcase]

Export the machines using Hyper V and reimport on your new server

The virtual machines won't need reactivating as Hyper V won't see them as anything different

Unless i'm reading your post wrong though, won't you end up with one server with 4 x VMs on it, when you can only run 2?

This is what I tried last time - and after a few days the activation was lost
Yes I have 2 licences.