How to Download Windows Server Media ISO for 2016 and 2019 PowerEdge Servers
Summary: Access the Windows Server 2016 ISO and Windows Server 2019 ISO downloads. Get your Windows Server 2016 ISO file directly from Microsoft and ensure your PowerEdge server is up and running. ...
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Usually, Dell PowerEdge servers are shipped with the Operating System pre-installed. Unless 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.
Note: The evaluation version must be converted to a full retail version
.
Server Standard Core installs cannot be converted from Evaluation. You must choose Desktop Experience at the time of installation to be able to convert to a fully licensed version.
For other Windows installation media, browse the Microsoft Evaluation Center or the download section of Microsoft.com
.
Related Links:
How to Install the Operating System on a Dell PowerEdge Server.
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 |
Microsoft Evaluation Center |
Note: The evaluation version must be converted to a full retail version
.
Server Standard Core installs cannot be converted from Evaluation. 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
or the download section of Microsoft.com
.
Related Links:
How to Install the Operating System on a Dell PowerEdge Server.
Additional Information
FAQs:
- Is Windows Server 2019 still available?
No, Microsoft stopped providing mainstream support for Windows Server 2019 on January 9, 2024. Extended support continues until January 9, 2029.
- Where can I download Windows Server ISO files?
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 R2Article Properties
Article Number: 000178353
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 12 Oct 2024
Version: 15
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