Where can I get the source of the windows server image

Question

I'm working on a host/server image automation and I was wondering where could I get the windows server image from the source itself and download that last patched image using the automation without any manual step in between, and what would be the access to get it

Answer 1

Hi @Javier Huertas Muñiz

1. Downloaded the Windows Server 2019 Standard x64.ISO and execute below cmd:

dism /Get-WimInfo /WimFile:D:\sources\install.wim

2. Type Dism.exe /online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup & press Enter in elevated cmd prompt

Then you can running this cmd- Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth command

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Answer 2

Hi @Javier Huertas Muñiz

The versions available from Microsoft are always containing the last Build published.

For windows Server: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-server
For Windows clients: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/

Hope this helps with your query,

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Answer 3

Hello @Javier Huertas Muñiz

To automate the process of servicing offline images (install.wim) you will need SCCM or MDT. If you opt to use manual method please check the following document: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/dism-operating-system-package-servicing-command-line-options?view=windows-11#syntax

note: you will need to first mount the install.wim to be serviced. For more information: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/dism-operating-system-package-servicing-command-line-options?view=windows-11#syntax

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Regards,
Juan Sobrado