How to Install and Activate Windows Server 2012

02/22/2022
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Windows Server 2012

Introduction :

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 is a comprehensive, versatile, and all-in-one server operating system that builds on Microsoft's enhancements to Windows Server 2008 Release 2. Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8 share a lot of features since they were created concurrently.

We will demonstrate the steps to install and activate Windows Server 2012 in this article.

  1. Requirements
  2. Steps to follow
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  1. Requirements

    • Processor - 1.4 GHz 64-bit processor
    • RAM - 512 MB Disk Space - 32 GB
    • Network - Gigabit (10/100/1000baseT) Ethernet adapter
    • Installation media

  2. Steps to follow

    • Install Windows Server 2012:

      After booting with the installation media. Let's get started with the installation.

      1. Choose a language, time zone, and keyboard layout, then click "Next."

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      2. Select Install Now

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      3. Enter your product key and then press the Next button. Now, choose the edition you wish to install and press the Next button.

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      4. Read the appropriate notifications and licensing conditions, accept them, and then press the Next button

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      5. To install Windows Server 2012, select "Custom"

        Please keep in mind that you are dealing with a fresh installation. Before you begin the installation, make a backup of all your files.

        The "Upgrade" option will upgrade your operating system while leaving your settings, data, and programs unmodified.

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      6. Select the partition on which you wish to install Windows Server 2012 and then click Next.

        If you wish to start from a clean install, format the partition and then click Next. You may also erase all existing partitions and create new ones (s).

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      7. Wait for the installation to finish. It might take a few moments.

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        Following the installation, the machine will immediately reboot.

      8. Finish the Windows Server 2012 installation by configuring your account

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      9. Done! Your Windows Server 2012 is installed.

    • Activate Windows Server 2012:

      1. Go to your start menu and type This PC

      2. In order to activate Windows Server 2012, enter your product key

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      3. Windows Server 2012 R2 is now activated with success.

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