I don't have the R2 one yet, but the one was a dual installer where you chose the version at install time.
I didn't download it because the Windows non-R2 download actually mentioned that it was both versions were available through the single download. This one actually says "Datacenter" on the "Selection a version". I guess since the versions are identical except for VM licensing, they didn't feel the need include the standard version.
You might try to download just to see if the standard version is an option at install time. Other than that, I don't think you'll find the bits. That was it. I have no idea why the labeled every download as "Datacenter" but it gave me the option to select "Standard" on installation. Thank Rui. This confused me for a while as well. I mean, how difficult would it have been for Microsoft to add a sentence the the web page explaining that the download allowed you to choose the DataCenter or the Standard version at installation.
They look to me to be the same downloads, although the web pages do look slightly different. Thanks guys. Me too got confused when I saw the word Datacenter in the downloads, and kept looking for the Standard edition, just as I'm used to in the previous versions.
Searching google, and your useful post clarified the whole matter. So thanks again. This is a way to say that they are the same, difference beeing a trick on the registry that's all. Good old MS tricks to get more money from the same thing. I think they had the same option back on Server installation media where you could select :. ISO" it is unfortunate to note your technet license will not work Rather than using the GUI to insert my license key one should use the dism command Assuming you have ServerStandard :.
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Which version of WS2k12 should I use? Standard, Essentials, Foundation of Storage Server? I plan to only use it as a fileserver. Stephen thx for that. Saw this and helped me. I keep getting error: the system was unable to find the specific registry key. Thanks, Nathaniel.
I had to wait almost 45 mins to 1 hour. Hi , there its really helpfull for beginers, tnx again GJ. Just as a note you will need an internet connection otherwise you will get this error: Install-WindowsFeature : The request to add or remove features on the specified server failed. Stephen — thanks for the tip regarding the reg tweak, sorted this problem for me. Thanks for the article. This was quite helpful. I received this error during the installation, any help?
This was quite helpful! Thanks alott for your valuable info…!! Do we needed cd installation while this process running?. What is the solution for this error??
Can anyone provide me the solution. Big thanks fornthis guide. It saves my time.
