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MS server 2022, Media creation tool ?

MS Server 2022; No media creation tool for it yet?   How do I get the ISO file onto a flash drive so I can install the OS?  (must boot to the flash drive)    Server 2022 has been out for over a year,  why no install utility??    

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Get the evaluation here, then convert it from eval to retail to activate:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/download-windows-server-2022

 

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While this link does provide good general information.  I can find no mention of using a flash drive to install server 2022.   Only using a DVD drive.   I have the eval version ISO,  HOW DO I LOAD IT ONTO A BOOTABLE FLASH DRIVE?   WHY HAS MICROSOFT NOT PROVIDED A "MEDIA CREATION TOOL" FOR SERVER 2022?    On the net there are various examples of using PowerShell to create a bootable flash drive,  a DIY.  should I resort to one of these?  By the way, MS server 2022 files add up to more than 4gb, Can not burn a DVD,  blue ray I do not know.  

Further developments.   I actually found out that you can use the old Win7-USB-DVD-download-tool.  It will copy over the 2022 server ISO files without a burp.  However this USB media will only be recognized by the old BIOs-MBR drivers;  it is NOT compatible with the newer UEFI boot mode.  AKA no root kit protection.  Not recommended for a production environment.   I have been advised to use the RUFUS media creation tool that will be bootable in servers set to UEFI mode.   

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February 26th, 2023 15:00

Sorry to necro a post, but Google has people searching for this, land here.  So hopefully this helps.

The ISO is just an image file.  You could use any ZIP program (7-zip recommended) to extract the files anywhere.  You then could boot the software in place (ie repair/upgrade).

If you MUST boot to a USB, I recommend a VERY light weight, FREE program: RUFUS (please consider a donation, but still FREE!)

. TOS76>



Hope that helps!

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February 26th, 2023 17:00

Hello, hope this helps:

https://dell.to/3ITQpr8

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February 28th, 2024 09:51

@captquazar​ I used Rufus 4.4.2103 to transfer the ISO to a bootable USB.

Choose a a high-quality USB stick or else things tend to go wrong.

https://rufus.ie/en/

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