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How can i license a VM running windows server 2019? Can i download a trial license so i can install/configure my system and then license later?

Anonymous
2023-09-25T15:28:44+00:00

I'm installing 2 windows server 2019 VM's in ESXi.

I need to license each VMs version of windows.

Can i get a trail version of windows server 2019 standard so i can set up my system while I figure out the licensing part?

Windows Server Devices and deployment Licensing and activation

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-09-26T02:20:41+00:00

    Hello Joseph Molloy

    Yes, you can download a trial version of Windows Server 2019 from the Microsoft Evaluation Center website first. As for downloading a trial license, Microsoft does offer a 180-day evaluation version of Windows Server 2019 that you can download and use for testing purposes. However, it is important to note that this evaluation version cannot be used in a production environment and must be replaced with a licensed version before the evaluation period expires.

    To license a VM running Windows Server 2019, you will need to purchase a license key from Microsoft or a Microsoft reseller. Once you have the license key, you can activate the VM by entering the key in the Activation settings of the Windows Server 2019 VM.

    Best Regards,

    Hania Lian

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-03-25T00:12:03+00:00

    Hi,

    I have the same issue,

    Do I need to also purchase any MS license for the Hardware itself (I'm also using ESXi) ?

    Thanks,

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