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Windows Server 2025 — Selectable Editions: installation & activation

Windows Server 2025 Standard

  1. Download the Windows Server 2025 installation media using the provided instructions.
  2. Install Windows Server 2025 Standard on your compatible server.
  3. Open Settings and go to System → Activation, or use the appropriate Windows Server activation interface.
  4. Select Change product key.
  5. Enter the Windows Server 2025 Standard product key provided by Easysoftwares.
  6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete activation.
  7. Restart the server if required.

Windows Server 2025 Datacenter

  1. Download the Windows Server 2025 installation media using the provided instructions.
  2. Install Windows Server 2025 Datacenter on your compatible server.
  3. Open the Windows Server activation settings.
  4. Select Change product key.
  5. Enter the Windows Server 2025 Datacenter product key provided by Easysoftwares.
  6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete activation.
  7. Restart the server if required. 

System requirements

1.4 GHz 64-bit processor

At least 2 GB RAM for Server Core installation

At least 2 GB RAM for Desktop Experience installation

At least 32 GB available storage space

UEFI 2.3.1c-based system and Secure Boot support recommended

TPM 2.0 recommended for certain security features

Gigabit Ethernet adapter recommended

Compatible 64-bit hardware

Internet connection may be required for activation, updates, and certain features

Important: Actual hardware requirements may vary depending on the server roles, applications, number of users, virtual machines, and workload running on the server.

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