Windows Server 2019 Essentials - Perpetual License

Windows Server 2019 is the server operating system developed by Microsoft and released in October 2018 on the same code base as Windows 10 version 1809: it runs file, print, web and application services, domain controllers and virtual machines on physical or virtual hardware. It is meant for system administrators, small and medium businesses and IT departments that need a reliable server platform, from a single machine in a small office to a virtualisation host connected to the cloud. What you buy is a product key for Windows Server 2019: the key is entered during installation or afterwards in the Activation settings and activates the copy on the server.

This product is a perpetual license key for Windows Server 2019 Essentials: it does not expire and can be used on 1 PC running Windows. The key is delivered by email together with the activation instructions.

A typical setup combines Active Directory, DNS and DHCP for the office network, a file server for shared folders and a few Hyper-V virtual machines for business applications, all managed from the browser with Windows Admin Center. Windows Server 2019 still receives security updates from Microsoft until January 2029.

Key Features:

• Hyper-V virtualisation: The built-in hypervisor runs Windows and Linux virtual machines; how many virtual instances the key covers is not stated by the supplier and follows Microsoft's licensing terms for the edition.
• Server roles and Active Directory: Domain controller, DNS, DHCP, file and print server, IIS web server, Remote Desktop Services and other roles are added from Server Manager or PowerShell.
• Windows Admin Center: A browser-based console to manage servers, clusters and virtual machines, check performance and install updates from one place.
• Security features: Windows Defender Exploit Guard and Credential Guard help protect credentials, workloads and the host; in the Datacenter edition shielded virtual machines, now also for Linux guests, add a further layer.
• Containers and Linux support: Windows Server containers with smaller base images and Kubernetes support (Standard and Datacenter editions) and the Windows Subsystem for Linux make it easier to run modern and mixed workloads.

Product Details:

• Product: Microsoft Windows Server 2019
• Version: Windows Server 2019, 64-bit
• License Type: perpetual license key, no expiry
• Platform: Windows
• Devices: 1 PC
• Language: Multilingual (English, German, French, Italian, Russian and other languages; the language depends on the installation media used)
• Delivery: license key and instructions by email after payment confirmation (usually within a few hours)
• Activation: online, license key entered in the application
• Activation deadline: the code must be redeemed within 7 days of purchase
• Notes: multilingual interface; retail license, as stated by the supplier
• Publisher: Microsoft

System Requirements:

• Processor: 1.4 GHz 64-bit processor compatible with the x64 instruction set, with NX/DEP and SLAT support
• Memory: 512 MB of RAM (2 GB for the installation with Desktop Experience)
• Storage: 32 GB of free disk space
• Other: Gigabit Ethernet network adapter; UEFI firmware with Secure Boot and a TPM chip recommended

How to Activate:

1. Install Windows Server 2019 from the installation media of the edition you purchased (a USB stick or ISO file) and choose the installation with or without Desktop Experience.
2. After the first sign-in open Settings, Update and Security, Activation and choose Change product key, or run slmgr /ipk followed by the key from an administrator command prompt.
3. Enter the 25-character key and confirm: the server connects to Microsoft and activation completes online in a few moments.
4. Check that the Activation page says Windows is activated, then run Windows Update to install the latest security updates.

Delivery:

This product is delivered digitally. After your purchase is confirmed, the license key and activation guidance are sent to the email address provided at checkout. Delivery times may vary depending on the product type.