PowerEdge: How to Download Current Available Windows Server Media ISOs
Summary:Access the Windows Server ISO downloads. Get your Windows Server ISO file directly from Microsoft and ensure your PowerEdge server is up and running.
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Usually, Dell PowerEdge servers are shipped with the Operating System pre-installed. Unless it has been optionally ordered, the Windows Server media is not in the package.
If you want to reinstall a Windows Server OS on your PowerEdge, but do not have the original Windows installation media at hand, you can download the matching ISO-file directly from the Microsoft website (after filling the registration form).
These versions start in trial mode and can be activated with an OEM Serial Key when converted.
Windows Server Version
Download Source
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016 Essentials
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019 Essentials
Windows Server 2022
Windows Server 2025
Note: The evaluation version must be converted to a full retail version.
Server Standard Core installs cannot be converted from Evaluation. You must choose Desktop Experience at the time of installation to be able to convert to a fully licensed version.
Note: If the server is an Active Directory domain controller, it cannot be converted to Retail.