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Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Essentials is an operating system that is compatible with the cloud and has enough power to handle the work of up to 25 users and 50 devices. The operating system is available at a price that is more affordable for small businesses and includes everything your business needs to run smoothly. Small businesses can successfully compete in today's economy because the Essentials Server 2019 package includes all of the best features of Windows Server 2019. Customers looking to upgrade from the Foundation edition, which is not available for Windows Server 2019, should consider this option. The system features Azure-inspired innovation for applications and infrastructure that has the potential to revolutionize the way you conduct business and provides excellent new layers of security.
- For small businesses with up to 25 users and 50 devices
- Easily extend your datacenter to the cloud
- Help prevent host intrusion with Windows Defender Exploit Guard
- Limit administrator privileges with Just-In-Time and Just Enough Administration
- No Client Access License required
Features:
Connect Windows Server deployments to Azure services
Use natively integrated services such as Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery without disrupting applications and infrastructure with Windows Admin Center.
Faster innovation for applications
Enable the creation of cloud-native apps, and modernize traditional apps using containers and microservices. Enable Developers and IT Pros to create cloud native apps, and modernize traditional apps using containers and microservices.
Easy administration
Use the Windows Admin Center to manage your servers, clusters, hyper-converged infrastructure, and Windows 10 PCs with a browser-based app.
Improved Linux operations
Run Linux and Windows containers side by side. Windows Server 2019 reduces complexity by enabling developers to use standard tools such as Open SSH, Curl, and Tar.
Download and Converting:
Download the Windows Server 2019 Essentials evalution installer from the official Microsoft website. Windows Server 2019
Converting Windows Server Evaluation Version to Essentials Version:
- First open up a Powershell window and run as Administrator.
- Enter the following command: DISM /Online /Set-Edition:ServerEssentials /ProductKey:xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx /AcceptEula
- DISM will proceed to make the required changes and will request a reboot. Press Y to reboot the server.
- Once the server has rebooted, log back in and open up Powershell again and check the current version of your system by typing: DISM /Online /Get-CurrentEdition
System Requirements:
- CPU socket: 1.4 GHz (64-bit processor) or faster for single core
- Memory (RAM): 2GB
- Hard disks and available storage space: 160GB hard disk with a 60GB system partition
- Network adapter: Gigabit Ethernet adapter (10/100/1000baseT PHY/MAC)
- Internet: Some functionality may require Internet access (fees may apply) or a Microsoft account
- Supported client operating systems: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Macintosh OS X versions 10.5 to 10.8. Note: Some features require professional or higher editions. 1 GB of available hard drive space (a portion of this disk will be freed after installation)
- Router: A router or firewall that supports IPv4 NAT or IPv6