{"product_id":"windows-server-2019-essential-keys","title":"Windows Server 2019 Essentials (Digital Key)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindows Server 2019 Essentials Key\u003c\/strong\u003e is an affordable, one-time licence for small businesses that need one server for up to 25 users, with no CALs to buy. This page is a practical setup checklist: what to prepare, how to activate, and what to watch for so your first server runs smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEssentials at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLimit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWindows Server 2019 Essentials\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum users\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCALs required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — included for up to 25 users\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProcessors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 2 physical CPUs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVirtualisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRuns on 1 physical server or as 1 VM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLicensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer server (not per core)\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\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSmall-Office Server Setup Checklist\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize the hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2 processors maximum. Allow 16 GB RAM and SSD storage for a comfortable file and AD server.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan your domain name\u003c\/strong\u003e — use a subdomain you own, such as \u003ccode\u003ead.yourcompany.com\u003c\/code\u003e, rather than \u003ccode\u003e.local\u003c\/code\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstall and activate\u003c\/strong\u003e Essentials using the steps below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd roles\u003c\/strong\u003e — Active Directory Domain Services, DNS, DHCP and File Server.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet up backups\u003c\/strong\u003e — Windows Server Backup to an external drive or NAS, plus an off-site copy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManage it remotely\u003c\/strong\u003e with Windows Admin Center from any browser on your network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Windows Server 2019 Essentials no longer includes the \"Essentials Experience\" role from earlier versions: the dashboard, client PC backup and Remote Web Access. It is the full Windows Server operating system with Essentials licensing limits. Plan to use standard tools such as Windows Admin Center and Windows Server Backup instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Install and Activate\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall Windows Server 2019 Essentials from Essentials installation media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen an elevated Command Prompt and run \u003ccode\u003eslmgr \/ipk XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX\u003c\/code\u003e, then \u003ccode\u003eslmgr \/ato\u003c\/code\u003e. You can also go to \u003cstrong\u003eSettings → Update \u0026amp; Security → Activation\u003c\/strong\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\u003cp\u003eWant the full Essentials vs Standard comparison? See our \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/windows-server-essentials-2019\"\u003eWindows Server 2019 Essentials guide\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 help.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eServer 2019 Essentials Key FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this the full Windows Server?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It's the Windows Server 2019 operating system with Essentials licensing limits of 25 users and 50 devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to buy CALs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Access for up to 25 users is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I upgrade to Standard later?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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