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:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-server-2012-r2
- 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:
slmgr.vbs -rearm
- Windows Server 2012 R2 Evaluation key
In case you need product key for your Windows Server 2012 R2 Evaluation install here is one:
D2N9P-3P6X9-2R39C-7RTCD-MDVJXYou should activate evaluation version soon after you install.
Your Windows Server 2012 R2 Evaluation should be activated as soon as you connect to the internet. If not, you can try product key.