Can I activate of Windows Server 2016 License to Windows Server 2019 ?

Pyae Sone Oo 20 Reputation points
2024-03-15T14:58:31.0566667+00:00

Now I am using the evaluation version of Windows Server 2016 and I want to license this server. I have the standard license of Windows Server 2019. I want to know if this license key can be deployed on the evaluation version of Windows Server 2016.

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  1. Olaf Helper 40,816 Reputation points
    2024-03-15T19:28:01.4133333+00:00

    A product key is bound to the product version; with a 2019 key you can not install or activate a different version.

    Upgrade installation of a Evaluation Edition is also not supported.

    You have to perform a complete new installation.

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  1. Thameur-BOURBITA 32,511 Reputation points
    2024-03-15T15:12:43.26+00:00

    Hi @Pyae Sone Oo

    Unfortunately it's not possible. You have to upgrade your Operating system to windows 2019 to be able to use this licence.

    Please don't forget to accept helpful answer and close this thread