How to upgrade evaluation version of windows server 2012

windows server 2012 standard

Most evaluation versions can be converted to full retail versions, but the method varies slightly depending on the edition. This post will discuss about How to upgrade evaluation version of windows server 2012.

Before you attempt to convert the version, verify that your server is actually running an evaluation version. To do this, do either of the following:

1. From an elevated command prompt, run slmgr.vbs /dlv; evaluation versions will include “EVAL” in the output.
2. From the Start screen, open Control Panel. Open System and Security, and then System. View Windows activation status in the Windows activation area of the System page. Click View details in Windows activation for more information about your Windows activation status.
3. From an elevated command prompt, determine the current edition name with the command DISM /online /Get-CurrentEdition or DISM /online /Get-TargetEditions. Make note of the edition ID, an abbreviated form of the edition name. 
4. Then run DISM /online /Set-Edition:<edition ID> /ProductKey:XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX /AcceptEula, providing the edition ID and a retail product key. The server will restart twice.