{"product_id":"windows-server-essentials-2019","title":"Windows Server 2019 Essentials","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrosoft Windows Server 2019 Essentials\u003c\/strong\u003e is the small-business edition of Windows Server, licensed for up to 25 users and 50 devices with \u003cstrong\u003eno Client Access Licences required\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's an ideal first server for a small office: file sharing, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and printing on one machine. Buy a genuine \u003cstrong\u003eWindows Server 2019 Essentials license key\u003c\/strong\u003e and skip the complexity and cost of per-core licensing and CALs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Windows Server 2019 Essentials?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssentials is the same Windows Server 2019 operating system as Standard, but licensed per server with built-in user limits. For a business with fewer than 25 people, it removes two costs at once: core licences and CALs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEssentials Licensing Limits\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\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\u003eEssentials vs Standard\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEssentials\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStandard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUser limit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 users \/ 50 devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnlimited (with CALs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCALs needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLicensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer server\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer core (16 minimum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVMs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 physical or 1 VM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 VMs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall offices, first server\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowing businesses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpecting to grow past 25 users? Start with \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/windows-server-2019-standard\"\u003eWindows Server 2019 Standard\u003c\/a\u003e. For a newer platform, see \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/windows-server-2025\"\u003eWindows Server 2025\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTypical Small-Business Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentral file shares with NTFS permissions and shadow copies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive Directory for user sign-in and Group Policy across office PCs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDNS, DHCP and print server roles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHosting a small line-of-business app or accounting database.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\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\u003eWindows Server 2019 Essentials FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need CALs with Essentials?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Essentials includes access for up to 25 users and 50 devices. Remote Desktop Services is a different case and isn't the intended use of Essentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens if I exceed 25 users?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou're outside the licence terms and need to move to Standard with CALs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I run Essentials in a VM?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Essentials can run on one physical server or as a single virtual machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes Essentials include the old dashboard and client backup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The Essentials Experience role was removed in the 2019 release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long is it supported?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSecurity updates continue until January 9, 2029.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder your \u003cstrong\u003eWindows Server 2019 Essentials key\u003c\/strong\u003e today and set up your office server without buying CALs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Microsoft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45701718179975,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/9943\/7191\/files\/server-2019-essentail_62fa9f68-5cd8-499d-8357-7d44b48afa62.png?v=1787938972","url":"https:\/\/microsoftsoftwareswap.com\/it\/products\/windows-server-essentials-2019","provider":"MicrosoftSoftware Swap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}