{"product_id":"windows-server-2019-datacenter-key","title":"Windows Server 2019 Datacenter (Digital Key)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindows Server 2019 Datacenter Key\u003c\/strong\u003e is a budget-friendly, one-time licence for the Datacenter edition of Windows Server 2019. It suits homelabs, test clusters and existing 2019 Hyper-V hosts that need unlimited VMs without paying for the newest release. The key is delivered by email with activation instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Facts at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindows Server 2019 Datacenter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVirtualisation rights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnlimited VMs on the licensed host\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLicensing basis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer physical core, 16-core minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecurity updates until\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJanuary 9, 2029\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDelivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct key and instructions by email\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePopular Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHomelab Hyper-V hosts\u003c\/strong\u003e running many test VMs for certification practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Spaces Direct labs\u003c\/strong\u003e to learn hyperconverged infrastructure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpanding an existing 2019 cluster\u003c\/strong\u003e with a matching node.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWant the full feature list? See our \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/windows-server-datacenter-2019\"\u003eWindows Server 2019 Datacenter guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Install and Activate\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload the Windows Server 2019 ISO from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/evalcenter\/evaluate-windows-server-2019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMicrosoft Evaluation Center\u003c\/a\u003e and install \u003cstrong\u003eDesktop Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eServer Core\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvert the evaluation edition before activating: \u003ccode\u003eDISM \/Online \/Set-Edition:ServerDatacenter \/ProductKey:XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX \/AcceptEula\u003c\/code\u003e, then restart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn a full (non-evaluation) installation, run \u003ccode\u003eslmgr \/ipk\u003c\/code\u003e with your key, then \u003ccode\u003eslmgr \/ato\u003c\/code\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivation is online, so make sure the server is connected to the internet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTroubleshooting Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition mismatch (0xC004F069):\u003c\/strong\u003e the installed edition isn't Datacenter. Convert with DISM.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKMS error 0x8007232B:\u003c\/strong\u003e install your key with \u003ccode\u003eslmgr \/ipk\u003c\/code\u003e before activating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware changed:\u003c\/strong\u003e contact our support team.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDo You Need CALs?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Every user or device that connects to Standard or Datacenter needs a Windows Server CAL. Remote Desktop users also need RDS CALs: \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/windows-2019-server-rds-cal-50\"\u003eRDS User CALs\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/device-cal-for-windows-server-2019-remote-desktop-services-rds\"\u003eRDS Device CALs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From MicrosoftSoftwareSwap?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30-day money-back guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e — if the key does not work for you, request a refund within 30 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifetime replacement warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e — if an activated key ever stops working, we replace it free of charge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant email delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e — key and activation instructions by email, usually within minutes, plus an invoice for your records.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree 24\/7 support\u003c\/strong\u003e by email and Discord, including activation and edition conversion help.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eServer 2019 Datacenter Key FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use this key in a nested lab?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It activates on physical or virtual installs. Licensing is still based on the physical host's cores.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it include Windows Server CALs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. CALs are licensed separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it activate Server 2022 or 2025?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. For newer releases, see \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/microsoft-windows-server-2025-datacenter\"\u003eWindows Server 2025 Datacenter\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this a subscription?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It's a one-time purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat if the key doesn't work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe'll troubleshoot with you, replace it, or refund you within 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet your \u003cstrong\u003eWindows Server 2019 Datacenter key\u003c\/strong\u003e now at a budget price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Microsoft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45701165187207,"sku":"10161","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/9943\/7191\/files\/server-2019-datacenter.png?v=1787928138","url":"https:\/\/microsoftsoftwareswap.com\/de\/products\/windows-server-2019-datacenter-key","provider":"MicrosoftSoftware Swap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}