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Migrate SQL Server 2008 instance from Windows Svr 2003 to Windows Svr 2012 R2

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We have an instance of SQL 2008 running on a Win Server 2003 VM.
Win Svr 2003 is a pain in the arse to resize partitions & its probably time to decommission it anyway.

I am competent with SQL svr, but I am not an expert. What is the best/easiest method to relocate to a newer host?
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