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Windows Server 2022 Essentials

Anonymous
2024-05-26T23:06:21+00:00

Hi:

I require an on-prem server for a lob application and would like to have it 'connected' to my Microsoft 365 infrastructure. It seems like Windows Server 2022 Essentials would be an ideal product but I would like see a demo of it somewhere. It is advertised as available only through HPE and Lenovo but when I contact them, they seem to be unaware or uninterested in the product though I see advertised for sale on CDW and other similar sites. Previous versions were available through many more distributors as well.

I note a lot of posts regarding Windows Server 2019; I thought this version was no longer supported as of January 1, 2024? Please enlighten me....

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-05-28T08:53:43+00:00

    Hi MDJ-YVR，

    1. Here is a list of OEMs that support Windows Server 2022 Essentials:
    • Dell
    • HPE
    • Lenovo
    • Fujitsu
    • Supermicro
    • ASUS
    • Gigabyte
    • MSI

    2.Microsoft still supports the installation and licensing of Windows Server 2019 Essentials (Windows Server 2019 - Microsoft Lifecycle | Microsoft Learn). The image I sent you about the lifecycle of Windows Server 2019 has applies to Datacenter, Essentials and Standard version.

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-05-27T09:14:46+00:00

    Hello MDJ-YVR,

    thank you for posting on the Microsoft Community Forums.

    Windows Server 2022 Essentials is indeed a great product for on-premises server needs and can be connected to your Microsoft 365 infrastructure.

    Windows Server 2022 Essentials edition is only available for purchase from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and only as a product key. When you receive the Essentials edition product key from the OEM, you use it to activate the Standard edition of Windows Server 2022. However, certain editions of Windows Server 2022, including the 2022 Essentials edition, may not be compatible with certain Windows Server 2022 Standard edition features, such as Remote Desktop Services (RDS). For more information, see Microsoft License Terms.

    Regarding the lifecycle of Windows Server 2019, you can refer to the following image:

    Hope it helps.

    Kind regards,

    Lei

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-05-27T13:21:27+00:00

    Hi Lei:

    Thanks for the reply.

    1. Please provide a list of OEMs that purport to support Windows Server 2022 Essentials.
    2. Please confirm that MSFT still supports the installation and licensing of Windows Server 2019 Essentials.

    I look forward to your continued support....

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