Windows server essentials 2022 - where to buy a license

Dave Reid 16 Reputation points
2021-11-27T22:55:58.297+00:00

I need to know where to buy a Windows server essentials 2022 license. I want it for a standalone small server. I previously used Server 2012 Essentials and do not want to have to buy Server 2019 Essentials now that 2022 Essentials is out. MS seems to be making this difficult.

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  1. Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
    2021-11-27T23:04:15+00:00

    May be difficult to get hold of, looks to be an OEM-only product. Might check with Dell, HP, etc. about ROK options.
    Windows Server Essentials is available through our OEM Server Hardware partners.
    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/pricing

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  2. Dave Reid 16 Reputation points
    2021-11-28T00:27:19.663+00:00

    I found one company selling it at https://softwarekeep.com/microsoft-windows-server-2022-essential.html but I am not sure if they are completely legit or not. They claim to be a Microsoft Partner but I could not find them on the Partner page.

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  3. Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
    2021-11-28T00:30:04.14+00:00

    We've no clue on that, you can also chat with microsoft sales here weekdays. Also try Dell or HP sales chat.
    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/pricing

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  4. Dave Reid 16 Reputation points
    2021-12-01T18:41:55.227+00:00

    You can get if you buy a server at Dell and that is the only option I see currently, which I will not do of course.

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  5. Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
    2021-12-01T18:48:06.323+00:00

    Agreed, may be difficult to get hold of, looks to be an OEM-only product.
    Windows Server Essentials is available through our OEM Server Hardware partners.
    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/pricing

    You can call them directly here.
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/global-customer-service-phone-numbers-c0389ade-5640-e588-8b0e-28de8afeb3f2

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