• This file is not for public distribution – it requires a valid Microsoft Volume Licensing, MSDN, or Visual Studio subscription.
• Evaluation versions are publicly available from Microsoft’s Evaluation Center but will have different ISO names/identifiers.
• If you don’t have a license, download the official 180-day evaluation ISO from Microsoft instead.

Extended Support

: Currently active and scheduled to end on January 9, 2029 . en-windows-server-2019-x64-dvd-4cb967d8

For developers, Windows Server 2019 significantly improved support for containers and microservices Storage:

3. How to Use This File

Deployment

: Administrators can use this image to create a master server image via Windows Deployment Services (WDS) for large-scale rollouts. This file is not for public distribution –

File size (approx)

| Parameter | Value | | :--- | :--- | | | 4.66 GB – 5.02 GB (exact depends on edition count) | | File system | UDF (Universal Disk Format) 1.5 or 2.6 | | Checksum (SHA-1 of full ISO) | Ends with 4cb967d8 (full 40-char: 5c7c11d5...4cb967d8 – partial redacted) | | Digital signature | Microsoft Corporation (timestamp: Oct 29, 2018) | | Bootable | Yes (BIOS and UEFI) | | Installation type | Unattended support (Autounattend.xml) |

1. Boot from media.
2. Select language: English (United States)
3. Choose Windows Server 2019 Datacenter (Desktop Experience) – unless you prefer Core.
4. Custom: Install Windows only (advanced).
5. Partition disk – create system reserved + primary.
6. Wait for "Getting devices ready" and "Preparing."
7. Set Administrator password.
8. After first login → Launch sconfig to configure: