Windows Server 2019 Essentials

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Note: only for Windows, not for MAC

Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Essentials is a cloud-compatible operating system that is powerful enough to support the workload of up to 25 users and 50 devices. The operating system includes everything your business needs to run smoothly and it is inexpensive and more suitable for small businesses. The Essentials Server 2019 package contains all of the best features from the full Windows Server 2019 so small businesses can successfully compete in todays economy. This is a good choice for customers who want to upgrade from a Foundation edition, which is not available for Windows Server 2019. The system brings great new layers of security to the table and possesses Azure-inspired innovation for the applications and infrastructure that can transform the way you do business.

Features: 

Connect Windows Server deployments to Azure services
Use natively integrated services such as Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery without disrupting applications and infrastructure with Windows Admin Center.

Faster innovation for applications
Enable the creation of cloud-native apps, and modernize traditional apps using containers and microservices. Enable Developers and IT Pros to create cloud native apps, and modernize traditional apps using containers and microservices.

Easy administration
Use the Windows Admin Center to manage your servers, clusters, hyper-converged infrastructure, and Windows 10 PCs with a browser-based app.

Improved Linux operations
Run Linux and Windows containers side by side. Windows Server 2019 reduces complexity by enabling developers to use standard tools such as Open SSH, Curl, and Tar.

Converting Windows Server Evaluation Version to Essentials Version:

• First open up a Powershell window and run as Administrator.
• Enter the following command:
  DISM /Online /Set-Edition:ServerEssentials /ProductKey:xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx /AcceptEula
• DISM will proceed to make the required changes and will request a reboot. Press Y to reboot the server.
• Once the server has rebooted, log back in and open up Powershell again and check the current version of your system by typing:
  DISM /Online /Get-CurrentEdition

System Requirements

‣ Required Processor: 1.4 GHz 64-bit EMT64 or AMD64 processor required. The processor must support LAHF/SAHF, CMPXCHG16b, and PrefetchWNeeds.

‣ Recommended Memory: 2 GB RAM (32-bit) and 4 GB RAM (64-bit)

‣ Required Hard Disk Space: 3 GB free space

‣ Required Display: 1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher

‣ Required Graphics Card: DirectX 10 graphics processor

‣ Required Connectivity: Internet access (fees may apply)

‣ Operating System: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, or Windows Server 2008 R2.