: Manufacturers like Dell provide guidance for downloading matching ISOs for their hardware, which can then be activated with an OEM serial key. 2. Version Comparison: 2012 vs. 2012 R2
You have downloaded the evaluation ISO and installed it. Now you have a 180-day timer. To turn this into a permanent installation (using your own valid product key):
Ideal for organizations with legacy applications that cannot yet run on the newest versions.