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PowerEdge: How to Download the Windows Server Media ISO file

Summary: Dell only sells Windows installation media when ordered with a system. If you want to reinstall a Windows Server OS on your PowerEdge server, but you lost your original Windows Installation-DVD, you can download the matching ISO-file directly from Microsoft (after registration). ...

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Usually, Dell PowerEdge servers are shipped with the Operating System pre-installed. Except if it has been optionally ordered, the Windows Server media is not in the package.

If you want to reinstall a Windows Server OS on your PowerEdge, but do not have the original Windows installation media at hand, you can download the matching ISO-file directly from the Microsoft website (after filling the registration form).

These versions start in trial mode and can be activated with an OEM Serial Key when converted.

 
Windows Server Version Download Source

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016 Essentials
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019 Essentials
Windows Server 2022

 Microsoft Evaluation Center This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.

Note: The evaluation version must be converted to a full retail version This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies..
Server Standard Core installs cannot be converted from EVAL. You must choose Desktop Experience at the time of installation to be able to convert to a fully licensed version.
 
Note: If the server is an Active Directory domain controller, it cannot be converted to Retail.

For other Windows installation media, browse the Microsoft Evaluation Center This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies. or the download section of Microsoft.com This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies..

Related Links:
How to Install the Operating System on a Dell PowerEdge Server.

Affected Products

Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008, Microsoft Windows 2008 Server R2, Microsoft Windows 2012 Server, Microsoft Windows 2012 Server R2
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Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 15 Aug 2024
Version:  14
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