Step-by-Step Guide to Making Windows Server 2019 Installation Media
Once you have downloaded the installation file (Windows Server 2019 .iso), you need to create a bootable USB drive (pen drive) to proceed with the installation.
Note: A USB device with at least 16 GB of memory is required.
You can use the following application for this process:
Rufus
- Download Rufus for free here.
- Scroll down and get the latest version of Rufus from the Download section.
- Insert the USB device and launch the Rufus program.
- Click on Select and locate the Windows Server 2019 .iso file you wish to use.
- Finally, click Start and wait while the program creates the bootable USB drive.
- Once the setup is complete (progress bar shows Ready), click Close and you will be ready to install Windows Server 2019.
Note: A pop-up window titled Customize Windows Installation will appear. Select the Disable Data Collection option and wait for the program to finish creating the bootable USB drive.