Windows Server 2019 Datacenter
Step-by-Step Instructions for Download, Installation, and Activation
Please follow these steps for a smooth and easy process:
- Visit Microsoft's website: Download Windows Server 2019.
- On the page, select "Windows Server 2019" and proceed to download the ISO image file.
- After downloading, you need to transfer the ISO file to a DVD or USB flash drive. For a DVD, use a DVD burning software to burn the ISO file onto a blank DVD. For a USB flash drive, use a tool like Rufus to create a bootable USB drive.
- Insert your DVD or USB flash drive into the server where you want to install Windows Server 2019 Datacenter. Restart the server and boot from the DVD or USB flash drive.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to install Windows Server 2019 Datacenter. When prompted, select the Datacenter edition.
- Once the installation is complete, to activate Windows Server, open Command Prompt as an administrator. You can do this by searching for "cmd" in the Start menu, right-clicking on Command Prompt, and selecting "Run as administrator".
- In the Command Prompt window, enter the following command:
Dism /online /Set-Edition:ServerDatacenter /AcceptEula /ProductKey:XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
- Replace "XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX" with your actual product key.
- After executing the command, your Windows Server 2019 Datacenter will be activated. You may need to restart your server to complete the activation process.
If you encounter any issues during the process, please contact us at support@softbaze.com for assistance.