We are slowly moving to Windows Server 2016, so that means a lot of new LABs and testing.
Windows Server 2016 needs to be tested first, and then all the software we use on top of Microsoft Server OS.
All that means we need Wndows Server 2016 evaluation version.
In case you still need Windows Server 2012 R2 evaluation you can find all the resources here – https://www.informaticar.net/?p=2422
- Windows Server 2016 Evaluation software download link:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-server-2016
- Extend Windows Server 2016 Evaluation
Windows Server 2016 evaluation is valid for 180 days.
You can „rearm“ Windows Server 2016 evaluation up to 5 times.
Following command will „rearm“ your trial Windows Server 2016
Run Command Prompt with Administrator Privileges and run following command:
slmgr.vbs -rearm
- Windows Server 2016 Evaluation key
In case you need product key for your Windows Server 2016 Evaluation install here is one:
NCPR7-K6YH2-BRXYM-QMPPQ-3PF6X
Your Windows Server 2016 Evaluation should be activated as soon as you connect to the internet. If not, you can try product key.