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Prerequisites
- Review Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials system requirements.
- Register, then download and install. Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials evaluation editions expire in 180 days.
- Receive email with resources to guide you through your evaluation.
Installation Guidelines
- Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials will need to be re-installed when moving from prior versions to production bits.
See the Installation, Migration, and Upgrade information. - Product key: R9N79-23MWD-MBP9B-KHF8Q-C36WX
Things to Know
- More than 25 users or 50 devices?
- Did you know that you can run Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials within Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter?
Try the Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter evaluation
Resources
- Product Resources | Windows Server Essentials technical documentation
- Community | Microsoft Tech Community: Windows Server
- Getting Started Guides | Before You Install Windows Server 2012 Essentials
- Product Resources | New and enhanced features in Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials