We went from 16 SP7 to 18.0 in 2012.
It wasn’t painless, but it wasn’t painful.
Just test, test and then do more testing.
That’s the key.
As to going to 19, remember that 19 is basically 18.5 with some patches applied.
There were reassemblies, but the code base is almost (not quite) that of 18.5.
If it were me, I would go right to 19.
Just be sure to plan your installation validation well.
I will see if I still have my notes as to what bit us and such and if I can find them, I’ll let you know.
C-
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