Download Windows Server 2012 180-day Evaluation

Microsoft has made available for download the 180-day Evaluation of Windows Server 2012. Windows Server 2012 offers businesses and service providers a scalable, dynamic, and multitenant-aware cloud-optimized infrastructure. Windows Server 2012 helps organizations connect securely across premises and helps IT Professionals to respond to business needs faster and more efficiently.

Download Windows Server 2012
The Windows Server 2012 evaluation software is available in Standard and Datacenter editions. You will be prompted to choose a version during the set-up and registration process. The links in this section correspond to files available for this download. Download the files appropriate for you.

Windows Server 2012 Trial for IT Professionals:
Download Windows Server 2012 Trial for IT Professionals. | Windows Server 2012 (ISO) | Windows Server 2012 (VHD)

Windows Server 2012 Trial for Developers:
Download Windows Server 2012 Trial for Developers | Windows Server 2012 (ISO) | Windows Server 2012 (VHD)

ISO available in: Chinese (Simplified), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish.
VHD available in: English

Note: Microsoft account required

System requirements

• Processor: 1.4 GHz 64-bit processor (minimum)
• Memory: 512 MB (minimum)
• Disk: 32 GB disk space.
  Computers with more than 16 GB of RAM will require more disk space for paging, hibernation, and dump files.
• Other requirements: DVD drive, Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution monitor, Keyboard and mouse (or other compatible pointing device), Internet access (fees may apply)

Sources:

• Windows Server 2012 Resource Page
• Windows Server 2012 product details