Windows Server 2019 Standard is a server operating system developed by Microsoft. It is designed to provide a robust, secure, and scalable platform for managing business workloads, applications, and services. It is particularly well-suited for small to medium-sized businesses and enterprise environments requiring a balance between features and cost.

Windows Server 2019 Standard Features –

• Hybrid Cloud Capabilities:

Integration with Microsoft Azure for extended hybrid cloud solutions.
Support for Azure Backup, Azure File Sync, and disaster recovery.

• Enhanced Security:

Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) for advanced security against threats.
Shielded Virtual Machines to protect sensitive workloads from unauthorized access.

• Improved Application Support:

Support for containers, including Windows containers and Kubernetes.
Enhanced development environments for modern applications.

• Storage Enhancements:

Storage Spaces Direct for high-performance, scalable, and fault-tolerant storage.
Deduplication and compression for efficient storage utilization.

• Virtualization:

Support for Hyper-V, enabling efficient virtualization of server environments.
Ability to run two virtual machines and one Hyper-V host per license.

• Networking Improvements:

Software-Defined Networking (SDN) for better network management and performance.
Enhanced support for IPv6 and DNS.

• Scalability and Performance:

Improved performance for multi-threaded applications.
Scalable across a variety of hardware configurations.

• Simplified Management:

Windows Admin Center for centralized and simplified management of servers and clusters.
Improved PowerShell capabilities for automation.

System Requirements for Windows Server 2019 Standard

Processor: 1.4 GHz 64-bit processor
RAM: Minimum 512 MB (2 GB for GUI installations)
Storage: 32 GB or more
Network: Gigabit Ethernet adapter
Other: TPM 2.0 (optional for enhanced security)

Windows Server 2019 Standard installation Process –

Download the Windows Server 2019 ISO from Microsoft’s official site.
Create a bootable USB drive or DVD using tools like Rufus.
Insert the USB or DVD into the server.
Restart the server and access the BIOS/UEFI to set the boot priority to the USB/DVD.
Select the installation language, time, and keyboard settings, then click Next.
Click Install Now.
Select Windows Server 2019 Standard (with or without Desktop Experience).
The installation will proceed. The server may restart several times during this process.
Once the installation is complete, set a password for the Administrator account.
Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete, log in using the Administrator account, and the password you set.
Configure the server using the Server Manager.
Install updates, configure roles, and set network settings as needed.
Your server is now ready for use!