I'll do a full backup. Certain components will be upgraded to SQL2016 and there is a risk this will affect the application. It is a VM but we don't want to create a new server to test this thing. That would be my preference. I'll have to reply on the backup to save my bacon.
When the snows fall and the white winds blow,The lone wolf dies but the pack survives.
Once you've accepted your flaws, no one can use them against you.