Alongside the trial experience of Windows Server 2019 Standard, users have the option to download a new feature on demand called the App Compatibility FOD for Server Core. This FOD includes additional features from the Desktop Experience, enhancing the compatibility of Server Core for troubleshooting and debugging apps and tools. Windows features on demand can be added to images before deployment or to running computers using the DISM command. Windows Server 2019 serves as a bridge between on-premises environments and Azure services, facilitating hybrid scenarios and optimizing existing investments. It offers heightened security through multiple layers of protection and enables the evolution of datacenter infrastructure with Hyper-converged Infrastructure for enhanced efficiency and scalability.

What’s new in Windows Server 2019 Standard

Windows Server 2019 Standard builds upon the solid foundation of Windows Server 2016, introducing a range of innovative features across four main areas: Hybrid Cloud, Security, Application Platform, and Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI). It offers enhanced capabilities for seamlessly integrating on-premises environments with cloud services, bolstering security measures to safeguard critical data and systems, providing a robust application platform for efficient development and deployment, and empowering organizations to achieve greater efficiency and scalability through HCI solutions. Windows Server 2019 Standard brings significant advancements in these key themes, further strengthening its overall performance and utility.

Features:

Windows Server 2019 Standard offers a wide range of features to meet the needs of businesses and organizations. Some of the key features include:

1. Hybrid Cloud Integration: Windows Server 2019 Standard allows seamless integration between on-premises environments and Azure services, enabling hybrid cloud scenarios and maximizing existing investments.
2. Enhanced Security: The operating system incorporates multiple layers of security to protect data and systems. It includes features like Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP), Windows Defender Exploit Guard, and Shielded Virtual Machines to safeguard against modern threats.
3. Improved Application Platform: Windows Server 2019 Standard provides an advanced application platform for efficient development and deployment. It supports various programming languages, frameworks, and container technologies, including Windows Server Containers and Kubernetes.
4. Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI): Organizations can achieve greater efficiency and scalability with Windows Server 2019 Standard’s built-in HCI capabilities. It allows for the integration of compute, storage, and networking functions, reducing hardware costs and simplifying management.
5. Storage Spaces Direct: This feature enables the creation of highly available and scalable software-defined storage solutions using local drives. It provides flexibility, performance, and resilience for storage needs.
6. Remote Desktop Services: Windows Server 2019 Standard offers improved remote desktop capabilities, allowing users to access their desktops and applications from virtually anywhere, on any device.
7. Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS): AD DS provides centralized user and group management, authentication, and authorization services. Windows Server 2019 Standard includes enhancements to AD DS for improved performance and security.

System requirements

The system requirements for Windows Server 2019 Standard are as follows:

• Processor: 1.4 GHz 64-bit processor or faster
• RAM: 2 GB (4 GB recommended)
• Storage: 32 GB of available disk space (more space may be required for system updates and additional features)
• Network: Gigabit Ethernet adapter (10 Gbps recommended for optimal performance)
• Display: Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution monitor
• Other: DVD drive (if installing from DVD), keyboard, and mouse (or compatible pointing device)