{"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 and Discord, 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","url":"https:\/\/microsoftsoftwareswap.com\/nl\/products\/windows-server-2019-standard","provider":"MicrosoftSoftware Swap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}