Before you attempt to convert the version, verify that your server is actually running an evaluation version. Most evaluation versions can be converted to full retail versions, but the method varies slightly depending on the edition. Converting evaluation versions of Windows Server 2012 to full retail versions Windows Server 2012 Essentials: you receive warnings on the Desktop and on the dashboard, but the server does not shut down. The operating system will shut down every hour.” appears in the Application log. The only updates that can be installed are security updates.Įvent ID 100 from source WLMS “The license period for this installation of Windows has expired. When you log on to Windows, you are prompted with the following options: The following warning appears on the Desktop: Windows License is expired Windows Server 2012 Standard Windows Server 2012 Datacenter: After the 180-day evaluation period elapses, the server warns you in various ways depending on the edition: The Windows Server 2012 Standard and Windows Server 2012 Datacenter editions come with the activation key pre-installed. These editions are also available as pre-created VHDs for use in virtualized environments.Īll evaluation versions are fully functional during the evaluation period, although booting to Safe mode is not available. Windows Server 2012 Standard Windows Server 2012 Datacenter: from the TechNet Evaluation Center ( ). You can get evaluation versions by the following methods: You can also run slmgr.vbs /dlv from an elevated command prompt to see the time remaining. During the evaluation period, a notification on the Desktop displays the days remaining the evaluation period (except in Windows Server 2012 Essentials). įor all editions, you have 10 days to complete online activation, at which point the evaluation period begins and runs for 180 days. For more information about these installation options, how to convert between them, and how to use the new Minimal Server Interface and Features on Demand, see. These evaluation versions are 64-bit only and can be installed with the Server Core option or the Server with a GUI option. Evaluation versions of Windows Server 2012įully functional time-limited evaluation versions of Windows Server 2012 are available for the following editions: It also summarizes the supported upgrade paths from previously licensed retail versions of Windows Server to Windows Server 2012.
This document summarizes key information about evaluation versions of Windows Server® 2012, including where to obtain them, the limits on their use, and how to convert them to full retail versions. Applies To: Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
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