{"title":"Windows Server 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuy a genuine \u003cstrong\u003eWindows Server 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e licence key in Standard, Datacenter or Essentials edition, with Microsoft security updates until January 9, 2029. A cost-effective choice for small businesses and existing 2019 environments, delivered by email within minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"windows-server-2019-standard","title":"Windows Server 2019 Standard (Digital Key)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrosoft Windows Server 2019 Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e is a stable, mature server operating system for physical servers and small virtual environments. It includes rights to run two virtual machines on each fully licensed server and receives security updates until January 2029. Buy a genuine \u003cstrong\u003eWindows Server 2019 Standard license key\u003c\/strong\u003e at a budget price for domain controllers, file servers and line-of-business apps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWindows Server 2019 Standard Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWindows Admin Center\u003c\/strong\u003e — browser-based management for servers, clusters and Hyper-V.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Insights\u003c\/strong\u003e — local predictive analytics that forecast CPU, storage and network capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Migration Service\u003c\/strong\u003e — move file servers from older Windows Server versions with inventory, transfer and cutover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrosoft Defender ATP\u003c\/strong\u003e integration and Windows Defender Exploit Guard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLinux and Kubernetes container support\u003c\/strong\u003e, built-in OpenSSH and Windows Subsystem for Linux.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Still Buy Server 2019?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExisting 2019 environments\u003c\/strong\u003e adding or replacing a server with identical builds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware certified only on 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e, common with older ERP, accounting and industrial systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBudget labs and training\u003c\/strong\u003e for Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Group Policy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Windows Server 2019 left mainstream support in January 2024 and receives security updates until \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 9, 2029\u003c\/strong\u003e, according to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/lifecycle\/products\/windows-server-2019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMicrosoft's lifecycle page\u003c\/a\u003e. For new deployments, \u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/windows-server-2025\"\u003eWindows Server 2025\u003c\/a\u003e is supported until 2034.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLicensing Details\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\u003eLicensing basis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer physical core, 16-core minimum per server\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVirtualisation rights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 VMs per fully licensed server\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLicence type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-time purchase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCALs required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlanning more than two VMs? \u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/windows-server-datacenter-2019\"\u003eWindows Server 2019 Datacenter\u003c\/a\u003e includes unlimited VMs.\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:ServerStandard \/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\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=\"\/nl\/products\/windows-2019-server-rds-cal-50\"\u003eRDS User CALs\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/nl\/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, including activation and edition conversion help.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWindows Server 2019 Standard FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Windows Server 2019 still supported?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, for security updates until January 9, 2029. Mainstream support, which covered non-security fixes, ended in January 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eServer 2019 or Server 2022?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose \u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/windows-server-2022-standard\"\u003eServer 2022\u003c\/a\u003e or 2025 for new projects. Choose 2019 to match existing servers or meet a vendor requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I upgrade 2019 to a newer version later?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Server 2019 can be upgraded in place to 2022 or 2025, with a licence for the newer version.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many VMs can I run?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo per fully licensed server. License all cores again to add two more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy won't my key activate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsually the server is still an evaluation build or a different edition. Run the DISM conversion above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder your \u003cstrong\u003eWindows Server 2019 Standard key\u003c\/strong\u003e today, delivered by email with activation support.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Microsoft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45701163712647,"sku":"10171","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/9943\/7191\/files\/server-2019-standard.png?v=1787928119"},{"product_id":"windows-server-datacenter-2019","title":"Windows Server 2019 Datacenter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrosoft Windows Server 2019 Datacenter\u003c\/strong\u003e is the virtualisation edition of Windows Server 2019. It gives you unlimited VMs on the licensed host, plus Storage Spaces Direct, software-defined networking and shielded VMs. Buy a genuine \u003cstrong\u003eWindows Server 2019 Datacenter license key\u003c\/strong\u003e for Hyper-V hosts and hyperconverged clusters, with security updates until January 2029.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDatacenter-Only Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnlimited VMs and Hyper-V containers\u003c\/strong\u003e per fully licensed host.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Spaces Direct\u003c\/strong\u003e with support for persistent memory and deduplication on ReFS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware-defined networking\u003c\/strong\u003e including encrypted virtual networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShielded VMs\u003c\/strong\u003e, now also for Linux guests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnrestricted Storage Replica\u003c\/strong\u003e. Standard allows one partnership and a 2 TB volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIncluded in Every Server 2019 Edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWindows Admin Center\u003c\/strong\u003e — browser-based management for servers, clusters and Hyper-V.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Insights\u003c\/strong\u003e — local predictive analytics that forecast CPU, storage and network capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Migration Service\u003c\/strong\u003e — move file servers from older Windows Server versions with inventory, transfer and cutover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrosoft Defender ATP\u003c\/strong\u003e integration and Windows Defender Exploit Guard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLinux and Kubernetes container support\u003c\/strong\u003e, built-in OpenSSH and Windows Subsystem for Linux.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDatacenter or Standard?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStandard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDatacenter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVMs per licensed host\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnlimited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Spaces Direct \/ SDN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShielded VMs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhysical or 1–2 VM servers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDense virtualisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly one or two workloads? \u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/windows-server-2019-standard\"\u003eWindows Server 2019 Standard\u003c\/a\u003e costs less.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Windows Server 2019 left mainstream support in January 2024 and receives security updates until \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 9, 2029\u003c\/strong\u003e, according to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/lifecycle\/products\/windows-server-2019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMicrosoft's lifecycle page\u003c\/a\u003e. For new deployments, \u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/windows-server-2025\"\u003eWindows Server 2025\u003c\/a\u003e is supported until 2034.\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\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=\"\/nl\/products\/windows-2019-server-rds-cal-50\"\u003eRDS User CALs\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/nl\/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, including activation and edition conversion help.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWindows Server 2019 Datacenter FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many VMs does Datacenter allow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlimited Windows Server VMs on the host, as long as every physical core is licensed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it licensed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePer physical core, with a 16-core minimum per server and 8 per processor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I convert Standard to Datacenter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Run DISM with the ServerDatacenter edition and your Datacenter key. No reinstall is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShould I buy 2022 or 2025 Datacenter instead?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor new hosts, yes. \u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/windows-server-datacenter-2022\"\u003eServer 2022 Datacenter\u003c\/a\u003e and 2025 have longer support. Choose 2019 to match existing clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I mix 2019 and newer hosts in a cluster?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRolling cluster upgrades are supported during migrations, but plan to move the whole cluster to one version.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder your \u003cstrong\u003eWindows Server 2019 Datacenter key\u003c\/strong\u003e today and license your virtualisation host.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Microsoft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45701718147207,"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-datacenter_229c5000-1410-4d5f-84bd-617d7281e441.png?v=1787938972"},{"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=\"\/nl\/products\/windows-server-2019-standard\"\u003eWindows Server 2019 Standard\u003c\/a\u003e. For a newer platform, see \u003ca href=\"\/nl\/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, 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. 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