Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Essentials – License Key

Windows Server 2019 Essentials

Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Essentials is a local server product for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. Windows Server 2019 Essentials will have the same features as the 2016 version, including:

• The only license with Client Access Licenses (CAL) for up to 25 users / 50 devices;
• Lower price than the standard version;
• Ability to run all traditional applications and other functions within the user interface and also use file and print sharing.

In Windows Server 2019 Essentials, you will find even fewer features than in 2016 Essentials, because Microsoft has deprecated a main feature that was present in the 2016 version.

Please note that when you purchase the Essentials edition, you do NOT need to purchase Client Access Licenses (CALs) as you do for Standard and Datacenter. However, you cannot extend the number of users beyond the built-in 25 users. That’s one of the main reasons to buy Essentials.

Actually, Microsoft has no plans to release the next version of Essentials for the next major release of the Windows server. Windows Server 2019 Essentials is probably the last version of Windows Server Essentials.

Windows Server 2019 Essentials limitations

• Only works with Retail licenses of Office;
• It is not possible to work remotely;
• A max. of 25 users;
• Cannot work with SQL Server, Exchange Server and Sharepoint Server.

MPN: G3S-01299