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$WorkDir = "C:\WindowsServerISO_Build" $MountDir = "$WorkDir\mount" $ExtractDir = "$WorkDir\extract" $TempDir = "$WorkDir\temp"
.\Build-WindowsServer2012R2_ISO.ps1 ` -SourceISOPath "D:\en_windows_server_2012_r2_x64_dvd.iso" ` -OutputISOPath "C:\CustomISOs\WS2012R2_Custom.iso" ` -DriversFolder "C:\Drivers" ` -UpdatesFolder "C:\Updates" ` -PostInstallScript "C:\Scripts\post-install.ps1" ` -ProductKey "XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX" ` -AdminPassword "P@ssw0rd123!" windows server 2012r2 iso
: You need a valid Microsoft license to use this script.
If your organization has a volume license or an MSDN subscription, you can download the ISO directly from the Visual Studio Subscriber portal. This provides access to the "Retail" or "Volume License" versions immediately. Ensure you select the correct language (e
Ensure you select the correct language (e.g., English) before clicking download. Usually, there is a "Download .ISO" option which allows you to burn it to a DVD or create a bootable USB drive.
(End of Life: October 10, 2023). Consider upgrading to newer versions for security patches. Consider upgrading to newer versions for security patches
If you are currently running Windows Server 2012 and want to upgrade to Windows Server 2012 R2, you can do so using the following steps:
Windows Server 2012 R2 remains a workhorse operating system for many organizations. While it has reached the end of its mainstream support lifecycle, it is still in use in specific legacy environments.
dism /Mount-Image /ImageFile:$BootWimPath /Index:1 /MountDir:$BootMountDir Copy-Item $UnattendPath "$BootMountDir" -Force dism /Unmount-Image /MountDir:$BootMountDir /Commit Remove-Item $BootMountDir -Recurse -Force
