System Requirements for Windows Server 2022 Datacenter
Windows Server 2022 Datacenter is a secure, high-performance server operating system built to support the demands of modern businesses—from small-scale deployments to enterprise-level data centers. Before proceeding with installation, ensure that your server hardware meets the minimum system requirements to guarantee smooth, reliable, and stable operation.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor | 1.4 GHz 64-bit, 2 cores minimum |
| RAM | 2 GB minimum (recommended 4 GB+) |
| Disk Space | Minimum 32 GB free |
| Network Adapter | Ethernet adapter capable of 1 Gbps |
| Firmware | UEFI 2.3.1c-based system with Secure Boot capability |
| Operating System | Clean install or upgrade from supported Windows Server versions |
How to Download Windows Server 2022 Datacenter
After purchase, you will receive an email with a secure download link and your product key.
Click on the download link to get the official Windows Server 2022 Datacenter ISO file.
Save the ISO file to your server or PC.
How to Install Windows Server 2022 Datacenter
Use a tool like Rufus to create a bootable USB drive from the downloaded ISO file.
If you need help creating a bootable USB, you can follow this guide: https://kymakers.com/how-to-create-a-bootable-usb-flash-drive-to-install-windows/
With the boot media ready, we can now proceed to the installation steps. Windows server 2022 allows you to install the following editions:
Insert the bootable USB into your server hardware and boot from it.
Boot Into BIOS To Change Boot Order. Press The Right Key At Startup (E.G., F2, DEL, ESC, F12) Depending On Your PC Brand.
Follow the on-screen installation prompts: select language, time, and keyboard preferences.
Click on the “Install now” button to initiate the installation process for Windows Server 2022 minimal edition:
In the next window, choose the Windows Server 2022 Datacenter option to install the minimal edition that gives you the advantage of using the command-line and PowerShell tools to manage your Windows 2022 server.
Next, read the License terms and agree to them to start the installation by checking the box “I accept the license terms“.
If you are installing Windows Server 2022 on a fresh server, select (Custom: Install Windows only).
Select a partition to install Windows Server, you can optionally create new one from available or use total available size by clicking “Next“.
The installation process will start when you click “Next”
After a successful installation, the system should reboot and ask you to configure the Administrator password. Input the password and re-enter the password for verification:
You will then be redirected to the PowerShell interface where you can begin managing your Windows server 2022 edition:
How to Activate Windows Server 2022 Datacenter
After installation, open Settings > Update & Security > Activation.
Click Change product key and enter the product key received in your email.
Follow the prompts to complete activation.
Note: If you are using Windows Server Datacenter Evaluation instead of the full version, you must convert it before activation.
Open Command Prompt or PowerShell as Administrator and run the following command:
dism.exe /online /set-edition:serverdatacenter /productkey:XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXXX/AcceptEula
Replace the Xs with your actual product key
