top-design
Windows Server 2019 - Essentials 2 Core

Windows Server 2019 - Essentials 2 Core

$265.99
1 PC Transferable Lifetime
License type: Retail
Free tech support 7 days a week
24/7 instant product key delivery
Links to download installation files directly from Microsoft
Bulk discounts: 20% off 5–19, 40% off 20+
24/7 instant delivery. Your product key arrives on screen and by email the moment your payment clears.
Activation guaranteed. If a key ever fails to activate, we send a working replacement and support you until you are up and running.

Genuine, legal and guaranteed

Genuine retail licence

Every key is a genuine Microsoft product key, recycled from businesses that have upgraded or closed down. Once activated you receive Microsoft updates and security patches for as long as Microsoft supports that version, exactly like a brand-new retail licence.

Legal to buy and own

Reselling genuine, pre-owned software licences is legal under the first-sale doctrine (17 U.S.C. § 109). You are buying a real, transferable licence, not a copy.

Activation guaranteed

Online and telephone activation are both supported. If a key ever fails to activate, including being reported as already used, we replace it free of charge and stay with you until your product is fully activated. In the rare event we cannot get you activated, we will put it right.

About Windows Server 2019 - Essentials 2 Core

Windows Server 2019 Essentials is the small business edition of Windows Server 2019, for organizations with up to 25 users and 50 devices. No Windows Server CALs are needed within those limits. Essentials is licensed per server rather than per core, so although this listing is labeled 2-core, it covers the whole server. The hardware limit is one processor with up to 10 cores, which fits most small tower and rack servers.

Unlike the 2016 version, Windows Server 2019 Essentials does not include the Essentials Experience role, so there is no Essentials dashboard, client PC backup or Remote Web Access. Instead it behaves much like Windows Server 2019 Standard within the Essentials limits, and you manage it with Server Manager or Windows Admin Center. You can use Active Directory, file and print sharing, DHCP, DNS and Windows Server Backup as normal.

If Essentials is a domain controller, it must hold all operations master (FSMO) roles at the root of a single-domain forest. One license covers one instance, running either on physical hardware or as a single virtual machine. Windows Server 2019 receives security updates until January 9, 2029. A business that outgrows 25 users can move to Standard, which is licensed per core and requires CALs.

Windows Server 2019 - Essentials 2 Core FAQ

No. Microsoft removed the Essentials Experience role in 2019, so the dashboard, client PC backup and Remote Web Access are gone. If you rely on those tools, Windows Server 2016 Essentials still includes them, although its support ends January 12, 2027.
No. Windows Server 2019 Essentials is limited to a single processor with up to 10 cores. For a dual-processor server or a CPU with more than 10 cores, use Windows Server 2019 Standard, which is licensed per core.
No. The Essentials license includes access for up to 25 users and 50 devices, so you do not buy Windows Server CALs. Once you exceed either limit, you need to move to Standard with the appropriate CALs.
Yes. Essentials can run Active Directory as the domain controller for a small office. It must be the root of a single-domain forest and hold all FSMO roles, and it cannot have trust relationships with other domains.
The 16-core minimum only applies to the per-core Standard and Datacenter editions. Essentials is a per-server license, so one license covers the server as long as it has one processor with no more than 10 cores.

Essentials 2 Core

Unlock the full potential of your computer with Recycled Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Essentials. This retail product license is your gateway to a seamless, secure, and efficient computing experience.

Genuine Microsoft Links for Hassle-Free Downloads

Our commitment to authenticity ensures you receive genuine Microsoft download links directly from their servers. Say goodbye to the uncertainty of third-party sources. We provide you with the official installation files, guaranteeing a safe and hassle-free setup.

Good to know
Who is
Recycled Software?

We offer a unique range of benefits that make us the go-to provider for organizations looking to establish Microsoft Server Remote Desktop Services for their remote workforce. Our expertise lies in tailoring the perfect licensing configuration, be it user licenses or device licenses, to meet the specific needs of your organization.

READ MORE ->

Product Support
We’re here 7 days a week

For free technical support, contact us by phone, web-chat or email.

Mon-Fri 6:00am-7:00pm US Eastern Time
Sat-Sun 9:00am-5:00pm US Eastern Time

We also have an extensive list of video help guides on our Youtube Channel and printable guides on our help site.

Instant delivery
24 hours a day automatic order processing

Order processing is fully automatic. Collect your product keys instantly after payment while still on this site. In addition to product keys you get links to download installation files direct from Microsoft. Installation files are free of charge.

Discount Windows
Servers and RDS CAL
products
20% 5-19
40% 20+

Coupon Codes
If you opted-in to receive coupon code emails we promise not to spam you. Our marketing emails are designed to reward regular customers with coupon code discounts. Manage your marketing email preferences here.

You may also like…

Windows Server 2019 - Datacenter 16 Core
$1,665.99
Find Out More
footer-img

To receive news of our special offers submit your email

Made with love by Varsuite
Added to basket! View Basket →