Description

Windows Server 2019 Standard Edition is developed for physical or minimally virtualized environments. It provides a comprehensive set of capabilities and features to support small and medium-sized businesses, as well as enterprise needs with less intensive virtualization requirements compared to the Datacenter edition. Windows Server 2019 Standard Edition is well-suited for businesses that require minimal virtualization and strong integration with cloud services.

Features of Windows Server 2019 Standard 

• Windows Admin Center: Windows Server 2019 Standard provides a browser-based management tool for servers, clusters, hyper-converged infrastructure, and Windows 10 systems.
  
• Hybrid Cloud Integration: Windows Server 2019 Standard is seamlessly integrated with Azure services and supports Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, Azure File Sync, and Azure Monitor.
  
• Storage Migration Service: Windows Server 2019 Standard facilitates the migration of servers and data to newer Windows Server versions or to Azure with minimal downtime.
  
• Storage Replica: Windows Server 2019 Standard offers block-level replication for disaster recovery, supporting both synchronous and asynchronous replication.
• Hyper-V Virtualization: Windows Server 2019 Standard supports virtualization of operating systems and applications. It is limited to two Operating System Environments (OSEs) or Hyper-V containers.
  
• Advanced Threat Protection (ATP): ATP in Windows Server 2019 Standard provides preventative protection, detection, and automated investigation and response.It has built-in antivirus, antimalware protection and shielded VMs that protect data from unauthorized access and tampering using encryption.
  
• Software-Defined Networking (SDN): Windows Server 2019 Standard offers simplified network management with network virtualization, network controller, and software load balancer.It provides encryption for network segments within the datacenter for secure communications.
• Storage Spaces Direct (S2D): Windows Server 2019 Standard allows creation of highly available and scalable storage using local disks including NVMe, SSD, and traditional HDDs.
  
• Improved Application Compatibility: Windows Server 2019 Standard is compatible for running traditional and cloud-native applications. It Supports both Windows and Linux containers, along with Kubernetes orchestration for modern app development.
  
• PowerShell and Desired State Configuration (DSC): These features in Windows Server 2019 Standard helps to automate the deployment and configuration of servers using scripts and configuration as code.

Product Specifications

System Requirements

Installation and Activation

Microsoft licenses are provided through Microsoft Volume Licensing, allowing businesses to activate multiple devices efficiently. Upon acquiring a Windows Server 2019 Standard license, IT administrators or users will receive detailed instructions and official download links to deploy and activate Windows Server 2019 Standard across the organization, compatible with both new installations and updates.

Compatibility – Official Tool

To install Windows Server correctly, your computer must meet the minimum system hardware requirements. If your computer falls short of the requirements, the product may not install properly. Actual requirements vary based on your system configuration, applications, and features that are installed.

Microsoft Offers an official tool, the PC Health Check app, to assess your system’s compatibility. We recommend checking compatibility to avoid installation issues. Download and run the PC Health Check app for a hassle-free compatibility check and by thoroughly checking compatibility before deployment, you can reduce the risk of disruptions and ensure a smooth transition to Windows Server 2019 Standard.