Server 2012 Evaluation copy upgrade !

Rahman_7840 1 Reputation point
2020-09-06T03:33:36.057+00:00

i have a windows 2012 server standard which is running on evaluation copy,is it possible to apply a new product key to the server ?

Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
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  1. Dave Patrick 426.4K Reputation points MVP
    2020-09-06T03:50:06.623+00:00

    If using a retail channel product key you can;
    DISM /online /Set-Edition:<edition ID> /ProductKey:XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX /AcceptEula

    where <edition ID> = ServerStandard or ServerDataCenter

    https://video2.skills-academy.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2012-r2-and-2012/jj574204(v=ws.11)

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  2. Dale Kudusi 3,226 Reputation points
    2020-09-07T02:31:32.203+00:00

    Hi
    Check out this official document for more information about: Evaluation Versions and Upgrade Options for Windows Server 2012.

    you can convert it to a retail version as follows:
    Converting evaluation versions of Windows Server 2012 to full retail versions

    Best regards.

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