(Hyper-V or VirtualBox)? How to convert an evaluation to a full version ? Windows Server 2012 R2 | Microsoft Evaluation Center
Choose your preferred language and select the 64-bit ISO option. Download W2012R2 Server ISO
Evaluation editions will expire in 180 days. You must activate them during this time, or they will start shutting down. (Hyper-V or VirtualBox)
If you are a Volume Licensing customer, you can download the full retail/volume ISO under the Billing > Your products > Volume licensing tab. Steps to Download (Evaluation Center) Evaluation editions will expire in 180 days
Note: Microsoft allows customers to purchase Extended Security Updates (ESUs) until 2026 for this version. If you are setting this up,
You will need to sign in with a Microsoft account and fill out registration details.
Save the ISO file, which is typically around 3-4 GB. Crucial Technical Requirements & Notes