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Hi, I want to install WSL on Windows Server 2019. I have checked the Microsoft documentation, but I am unclear since it mentions both WSL 1 and WSL 2. Which version should I choose? If I want to install WSL on a server without internet connectivity, is there an offline version available?
For a server with internet connectivity, will the wsl.exe --install command work? Will it install WSL directly from the internet?"
Can anyone help me with the PowerShell syntax to install WSL 1 on Windows Server 2019
enabled the feature
dism.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:Microsoft-Windows-Subsystem-Linux /all /norestart
I downloaded the Ubuntu distribution from the below url and added the package using the following command:
Add-AppxPackage C:\Temp\Ubuntu2404-240425.AppxBundle
After adding the package, I was able to see Ubuntu in the Start menu. I launched it, and the installation prompted me to create a username and password.
Is this the correct approach for Windows Server 2019?
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On Windows Server 2019, WSL 1 is the only officially supported version.
WSL 2 requires Windows Server 2022 or later.
Use WSL 1 if You only need basic Linux tools and faster startup times. If You need enhanced compatibility with Linux software, then use WSL 2.
No, the wsl --install command won't work on Windows Server 2019 - this command is only available for Windows 10 and Windows 11.