Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter CD Key

This Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter key is an OEM license for one physical server. Datacenter allows an unlimited number of Windows Server virtual machines on the licensed server. The key is emailed right after payment, and it’s a one-time purchase with no subscription.

What’s in Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter

• Unlimited virtualization rights on the licensed server.
• Automatic virtual machine activation for guests on the host.
• Hyper-V Replica for copying virtual machines to a second site.
• Storage Spaces with tiering and deduplication.

What you get

Your 25-character Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter OEM product key for one server, emailed right after payment. It’s a one-time purchase with no subscription.

Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter key price

Microsoft now sells Windows Server 2025. Here is its suggested Datacenter price next to ours:

Microsoft’s price is from its Windows Server pricing page. Our price is shown in your currency, as a one-time payment.

How to activate Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter

1. Open Command Prompt as administrator.
2. Type slmgr /ipk followed by the 25-character key from your order email, then press Enter.
3. Type slmgr /ato and press Enter. Windows Server activates online.

Installed an Evaluation edition? Convert it to the full edition first: evaluation to full version guide.

System requirements

Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter key FAQ

How many servers can I activate?

One. Each key activates Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter on one server.

How many virtual machines can I run?

As many as your hardware allows: Datacenter licenses unlimited virtual machines on the licensed server.

Is this an OEM key?

Yes. Under Microsoft’s license terms, an OEM license is tied to the first server it’s activated on and can’t be moved to another server.

How much does a Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter key cost?

Microsoft’s suggested price for its current Windows Server 2025 Datacenter is $6,771 for a 16-core license. A Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter OEM key from GGKeys costs $147.00, a one-time payment with no subscription.

Are cheap Windows Server keys legit?

Some are and some aren’t, so check the seller first: a registered company, a stated license type, and a replacement or refund if the key doesn’t work. GGKeys is run by GGKEYS LTD, a company registered in Bulgaria, in the EU. Our Windows Server keys are genuine OEM keys that activate online with Microsoft, and if one doesn’t work, we fix it or refund you within 14 days. You can read our customer reviews on Trustpilot.

Is Windows Server 2012 R2 still supported?

No. Microsoft ended support on 10 October 2023. The server keeps working, but it no longer gets security updates unless you pay Microsoft for Extended Security Updates.

How fast will I get my key?

By email, right after payment. If it hasn’t arrived within a few minutes, check your spam folder, then contact us.

What if my key doesn’t activate?

Contact our support within 14 days with your order number, as described in our refund policy. We’ll fix the problem or replace the key, and if no working solution is possible, we’ll refund you.