Every IT guy should have testing environment, and things should not be tested in production. This is where Windows Server 2012 R2 Evaluation version is great help. I use Server 2012 R2 Evaluation versions in all of my LABs.
I should write this memo long ago, but I`m helping myself for future usage…
So, here is useful info for Windows Server 2012 R2 Evaluation
- Windows Server 2012 R2 Evaluation software download link:
The Microsoft Evaluation Center brings you full-featured Microsoft product evaluation software available for download or trial on Microsoft Azure. Enough users for most small businesses: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Foundation allows up to 15 users to have access to your server. While that is a small number compared to other Windows Server options, the whole point of Foundation is to provide a slimmer, cheaper server to particularly small businesses.
- The Windows Server 2012 R2 provides a wide range of new and enhanced features and capabilities spanning server virtualization, storage, software-defined networking, server management and automation, web and application platform, access and information protection, virtual desktop infrastructure, and more.
- The Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard edition of windows server is used for medium to large businesses that require additional features not present in the Foundation & Essential edition. The Standard edition is able to support an unlimited amount of users, as long as the required user licenses have been purchased.
- Extend Windows Server 2012 R2 Evaluation
Windows Server 2012 R2 evaluation is valid for 180 days.
You can „rearm“ Windows Server 2012 R2 evaluation up to 5 times.
Following command will „rearm“ your trial Windows Server 2012 R2
Run Command Prompt with Administrator Privileges and run following command:
Download Windows Server 2012 R2
- Windows Server 2012 R2 Evaluation key
Download Windows Server
In case you need product key for your Windows Server 2012 R2 Evaluation install here is one:
You should activate evaluation version soon after you install.
Windows Server 2012 Trial Version
Your Windows Server 2012 R2 Evaluation should be activated as soon as you connect to the internet. If not, you can try product key.