
A side note: Windows Server 2019 Standard and Datacenter can be converted from and to one another, post installation.In the beginning of the setup a choice will be given to whether install Windows Server 2019 Standard or Datacenter, in either version: Server Core or Desktop Experience (GUI). ISO file here. This is actually the very same .ISO file of Windows Server 2019 Datacenter.


Hyper-V Server is Microsoft’s stripped down standalone virtualization server, which uses the very same hypervisor as its step sibling, Windows Server 2019 Datacenter. For example, Hyper-V Server 2019 is available for free for unlimited time. Those products are fully functional, full versions, with no limitations, other than a limited 1 80-day evaluation period (for most products). Normally this period can be extended or alternatively, a product key can be used to activate the products, thus allowing usage for an unlimited period of time.įew products, however, are available for free without time limitation. The downloads are made available after a short sign-up process. As demonstrated in the screenshot below, Windows Server 2019 Standard or Datacenter are available for download for free from Microsoft Windows Server Evaluations page here:
