- When you install an evaluation copy of Windows Server (e.g. 2019 or 2022), you get 180 days of evaluation time by default.
2.) Extension of the server test phase:
After the first 180 days, you can extend the trial period up to five times. This allows you to extend the trial period up to 3 years in total (5 * 180 days = 900 days).
To do this, use the following command in the command prompt (as administrator):
slmgr.vbs /rearm
After running this command, you must restart the server.
3.) Check the current activation status:
To check the remaining trial period, you can enter the following command:
slmgr.vbs /dlv
This command shows you detailed information about activation and remaining evaluation time.
4.) Maximum extension:
You can use the Rearm feature
up to 5 times in total, giving you a total of up to 1080 days of trial time
(180 days initial + 900 days extension).
This is a convenient way to extend the trial period before you decide to purchase the final license.
5.) On which servers does the relocation of the test phase work?
Extending the evaluation period using the Rearm command
works with the following versions of Windows Server
1. Windows Server 2016
- Evaluation version: 180 days, extendable up to 5 times.
2. Windows Server 2019
- Evaluation version: 180 days, extendable up to 5 times.
3. Windows Server 2022
- Evaluation version: 180 days, extendable up to 5 times.
4. Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition
- Evaluation version: 180 days, extendable up to 5 times.
5. Windows Server 2022 Standard
- Evaluation version: 180 days, extendable up to 5 times.
6. Windows Server 2022 Essentials
- Evaluation version: 180 days, renewable up to 5 times (although the Essentials edition is less commonly used in evaluation contexts).
Notes:
- All Editions
The rearm works in both the Standard, Datacenter and Essentials editions.
- Limited use
The feature can only be used in the evaluation copy. The rearm command will not work on copies that are already activated or licensed.
- Reboot required
After running the "rearm" command, the server must be restarted for the changes to take effect.
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