Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Essentials

Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Essential version is great, but sometimes, you might not need that much. If you are a small business with less than 25 users, the Essentials version of Windows Server 2019 could be a better choice. The Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Essentials edition comes with the most crucial features such as running traditional programs, files sharing, and print sharing.

This is the most compact version of Windows Server. It is available through digital download. Users who have previously owned Windows Server 2016 Essentials will be able to download Windows Server 2019 Essentials for free.

• Advanced multilayer security

  Elevate your security posture by protecting the data center, starting with the operating system.

• Faster innovation for applications

  Enable the creation of cloud-native apps, and modernize traditional apps using containers and microservices

• Hybrid capabilities with Azure

  Extend your datacenter to Azure to maximize your investments and gain new hybrid capabilities.

• Hardware requirements

  • Processor: A minimum of 1.4 GHz 64-bit EMT64 or AMD64 processor. Quad-Core Recommended for production systems.
  • RAM:3 times the RAM size limited up to 32 GB. Which means 96 GB (32×3 = 96 GB)
  • Hard drive: Additional disk space of 10-12 GB for additional roles and features installed based on server roles. For 32 GB Systems with GUI (96 + 12 = 108 GB)
  • PCI: Needs to be PCI Express Compliant hardware

• Other requirements

  • Additional Disk: Additional disk space of 10-12 GB for additional roles and features installed based on server roles. For 32 GB Systems with GUI (96 + 12 = 108 GB)
  • Graphics: Graphics Accelerator device and monitor, capable of SVGA (1024 x 768) minimum. 1080 p monitors or higher-resolution recommended.
  • RAM: 512 MB ECC supported Memory Modules 800 MB for VM Installations, post-installation, reduce RAM to 512 MB