Server 2019 1903

ckasprzak 

I have been trying to track down the .ISO files to do installs with since this Blog posting on 5/21 said they are available: https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/windowsserver/2019/05/21/windows-server-version-1903-now-generally-available/

It says: 

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Get Windows Server version 1903:

• Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC): Volume-licensed customers with https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/licensing/licensing-programs/software-assurance-default.aspx can obtain the release by going to the https://www.microsoft.com/Licensing/servicecenter/default.aspx and clicking Sign In. Then click Downloads and Keys and search for this release.

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I have a 2019 Volume License and Software Assurance but the downloads don't show up in the service center for me.  I opened a case with VLSC support who has been screwing around with it for about a week now.  They finally came back with an answer that it will be available on July 3rd in the VLSC.

I don't know who to believe at MS.   I pointed the blog post out to the support people but they brushed it off.   It also appears comments were closed on the blog post so there is no way to question it.

So it sounds like we are going to just have to wait.

Hickasprzak 

I would say because it is a home lab you could migrate roles and data and do a Clean Install option. 

or

Locate the setup media for Windows Server 2019, either via USB or DVD.

Run setup.exe by double-clicking it:

Click Yes to enable setup to proceed:

use Download updates, drivers and optional features option. Click Next:

follow the instruction to complete the process.

Thank you

Dav,

Sounds like you currently have Server 2019 LTSC installed? Windows Server v1903 is on the semi-annual channel so in order to make the move you'll need to clean install it. Also note it is a core only OS.

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started-19/servicing-channels-19