Windows Server 2019

Windows Server is the platform for building an infrastructure of connected applications, networks, and web services, from the workgroup to the data center. It bridges on-premises environments with Azure, adding additional layers of security while helping you modernize your applications and infrastructure.

In addition to your trial experience of Windows Server 2019, you can download a new feature on demand for Server Core, the App Compatibility FOD. This FOD contains additional features from the Desktop Experience to improve the compatibility of Server Core for apps and tools used for troubleshooting and debugging. Windows features on demand can be added to images prior to deployment or to actively running computers using the DISM command.

Windows Server 2019 is the operating system that bridges on-premises environments with Azure services, enabling hybrid scenarios and maximizing existing investments. Increase security and reduce business risk with multiple layers of protection built into the operating system. Evolve your data center infrastructure to achieve greater efficiency and scale with Hyper-converged Infrastructure. Windows Server 2019 also enables you to create cloud-native and modernize traditional apps using containers and micro-services. For more details, check out the Windows Server Website.

• Windows Server 2019 on Microsoft Azure
• Windows Server 2019 | 64-bit ISO
• Windows Server 2019 | 64-bit VHD

Installation options

• Server Core: This is the recommended installation option. It’s a smaller installation that includes the core components of Windows Server and supports all server roles but does not include a local graphical user interface (GUI). It is used for “headless” deployments which are managed remotely through Windows Admin Center, PowerShell, or other server management tools.
• Server with Desktop Experience: This is the complete installation and includes a full GUI for customers who prefer this option.