A Windows Server 2019 Datacenter key activates the full-featured edition of Windows Server 2019 for highly virtualized environments. It provides unlimited Windows Server virtual machine rights on a licensed host, together with software-defined storage and networking. Order from Mcdkeys and receive your licence key by email.
Windows Server 2019 Datacenter Licence Key
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Product: Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Datacenter licence key
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Licence: one-time purchase, lifetime activation
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Virtualization: unlimited virtual machines and Hyper-V containers on a licensed server
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Delivery: digital key sent by email
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Architecture: 64-bit
Datacenter-Only Capabilities
- Unlimited virtualization rights.
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Storage Spaces Direct: hyper-converged storage with deduplication and compression for ReFS.
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Software-defined networking: virtual network peering and encrypted networks.
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Shielded virtual machines for Windows and Linux guests.
- Automatic Virtual Machine Activation.
- Full Storage Replica.
Key Features of Windows Server 2019
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Windows Admin Center for browser-based management of servers and clusters.
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Hybrid Azure services: backup, file sync and site recovery.
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Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection integration.
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Containers: Linux containers on Windows and Kubernetes support.
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Storage Migration Service for moving older file servers.
Datacenter vs Standard
| Feature |
Standard |
Datacenter |
| Virtual machines |
2 |
Unlimited |
| Storage Spaces Direct |
No |
Yes |
| Software-defined networking |
No |
Yes |
| Shielded virtual machines (host) |
No |
Yes |
Only need two virtual machines? See Windows Server 2019 Standard.
System Requirements
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Processor: 1.4 GHz 64-bit processor
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Memory: 512 MB for Server Core, 2 GB for Desktop Experience (more for virtualization hosts)
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Storage: 32 GB minimum
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Network: Gigabit Ethernet adapter
How to Activate Windows Server 2019 Datacenter
- Sign in as an administrator and open Settings, then Update & Security, then Activation.
- Select Change product key and enter your 25-character key.
- Select Activate.
Or run slmgr /ipk YOUR-PRODUCT-KEY and slmgr /ato in PowerShell as administrator.
Converting an evaluation installation
Run DISM /online /Set-Edition:ServerDatacenter /ProductKey:YOUR-PRODUCT-KEY /AcceptEula, then restart.
Support Lifecycle
Windows Server 2019 receives security updates from Microsoft until 9 January 2029.
Windows Server 2019 Datacenter FAQ
How many virtual machines can I run?
Unlimited, on a licensed server.
Are Client Access Licences included?
No. CALs are separate from the server licence.
Can I convert Standard to Datacenter?
Yes. Use the DISM command above with a Datacenter key.
What if my key does not activate?
Contact support@mcdkeys.com or use live chat. Our Refund Policy explains your options.
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