Processor:
- 1.4 GHz 64-bit processor
- Compatible with x64 instruction set
- Supports NX and DEP
- Supports CMPXCHG16b, LAHF/SAHF, and PrefetchW
- Supports Second Level Address Translation (EPT or NPT)

Memory:
- 512 MB (2 GB for Server with Desktop Experience installation option)
- ECC (Error Correcting Code) type or similar technology

Disk space:
- 32 GB free space
- Compliant with the PCI Express architecture specification
- Persistent storage devices on servers classified as hard disk drives must not be PATA
- Windows Server 2019 does not allow ATA/PATA/IDE/EIDE for boot, page, or data drives

Network adapter:
- An Ethernet adapter capable of at least gigabit throughput
- Compliant with the PCI Express architecture specification
- Supports Pre-boot Execution Environment (PXE)

Other requirements:
- DVD drive (if you intend to install the operating system from DVD media)
- UEFI 2.3.1c-based system and firmware that supports secure boot
- Trusted Platform Module
- Graphics device and monitor capable of Super VGA (1024 x 768) or higher-resolution
- Keyboard and Microsoft® mouse (or other compatible pointing device)
- Internet access (fees may apply)