Windows Server 2022 is the latest server operating system from Microsoft, succeeding Windows Server 2019 and released on August 18, 2021. Three editions are offered: Standard, Datacenter and Essentials for VSEs up to 25 users and 50 devices. As before, it is possible to install Windows Server 2022 on a physical server, a desktop computer, a laptop computer, on a machine virtual local or in the cloud, VMware, Hyper-V or Azure.
Windows Server 2022 improves hybrid server management, between local infrastructure and hosted in the cloud or multicloud (Azure Arc). Many security improvements should be noted (TPM 2.0, TLS 1.3 enabled by default, DNS over HTTPS, SMB AES-256…), but also updates on Hyper-V virtualization, storage services and TCP network performance and UDP. The set of new features of Windows Server 2022 is listed here.
In its evaluation center, Microsoft specifies that you can download Windows Server 2022 in ISO for free and use it for 180 days, but also try it in Azure with ready-to-start images. Both ISO and VHD files are free to download and are available to everyone without any special restrictions. This means it’s free to download and install Windows Server 2022 to try it out in a test environment, at school, business or at home, no email address required. e-mail professional or part of a validated organization. Only the activation is subject to a paid license, so you can discover WS2022 without paying a penny.
This tutorial shows how download Windows Server 2022 in ISO and VHD filefree, and with product keys (license key / serial number) and also how get free access to Windows Server 2022 virtual machines in the Azure cloud.
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 end of official support is October 13, 2026 for mainstream support and October 14, 2031 for enterprises subscribing to extended support.
Download Windows Server 2022 ISO
1. Go to the site Microsoft Evaluation Windows Server 2022.
2. In the table, click on the desired language and edition, as here the French in ISO 64 bits :
3. The download starts immediately (SERVER_EVAL_x64FRE_fr-fr.iso file of 4.71 GB).
4. Use this ISO file to install a virtual machine or a physical server.
Download Windows Server 2022 VHDs
1. Go to the site Microsoft Evaluation Windows Server 2022.
2. In the table, first line in ” English (USA) ” download the VHD 64 bits (this is the only language available in VHD format):
3. The download is immediate for the file which weighs 9.5 GB and named 20348.169.amd64fre.fe_release_svc_refresh.210806-2348_server_serverdatacentereval_en-us.vhd
4. Import VHD Virtual Disk in Hyper-V to then start the VM of WS 2022 preinstalled.
Télécharger ISO Windows Server 2022 MSDN / VSS / VLSC
Those who benefit from a contract with Microsoft, the latest server OS is available on the MSDN portals, VLSC (Volume Licensing Service Center), VSS (Visual Studio Subscription), MPN (Microsoft Partner Network), MAP (Microsoft Action Pack) or still MVLS (Microsoft Volume Licensing Services) in Open Value or Select Plus with Software assurance.
Students with MSDNA or MSDNAA access can also download Windows Server 2022.
MSDN Subscribers
Go on the portail My Visual Studio to click on the menu Downloads / Downloads and search for ” Windows Server 2022 and choose the desired edition.
Click to download one of the ISOs offered. Windows Server 2022 is available in several languages (English but also French from France or Canada): fr-fr_windows_server_2022_x64_dvd_9f7d1adb.iso
Fichier ISO WindowsServer2022 MSDN en anglais : en-us_windows_server_2022_x64_dvd_620d7eac.iso
Click on “Get Key” to display a Windows Server 2022 serial number / product key / installation key.
Generic keys to install Windows Server 2022
These product keys allow you to install the operating system by indicating a serial number but do not allow activation.
- Windows Server 2022 Standard : VDYBN-27WPP-V4HQT-9VMD4-VMK7H
- Windows Server 2022 Datacenter : WX4NM-KYWYW-QJJR4-XV3QB-6VM33
There is no generic installation key for Windows Server 2022 Essentials.
Try Windows Server 2022 on Azure Cloud
This page gives details of the terms of use of WS22 in the Microsoft Azure cloud, with many tools pre-installed. Go to the page Windows Server on Azure to enjoy it without having to dedicate hardware resources.
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