Installing Windows Server 2022 Standard using the DISM command and how to change editions through the use of the DISM command.

Windows Server 2022 Standard is a powerful server operating system that offers advanced features and capabilities for enterprise-level organizations.  In this article, we will discuss how to install Windows Server 2022 Standard using the DISM command and how to change editions through the use of the DISM command.

Part 1: Installing Windows Server 2022 Standard using the DISM command

To install Windows Server 2022 Standard using the DISM command, follow these steps:

Step 1: Download the Windows Server 2022 Standard ISO file and mount it to a virtual drive.

Step 2: Open the Command Prompt as an administrator.

Step 3: Type the following command to list all available editions of Windows Server 2022:  dism /Get-TargetEditions /Image:<drive letter of the mounted ISO>

Step 4: Choose the edition of Windows Server 2022 that you want to install and note its name.

Step 5: Type the following command to set the target edition of Windows Server 2022:  dism /Set-Edition:<edition name> /ProductKey:<product key> /AcceptEula /Image:<drive letter of the mounted ISO>

Replace <edition name> with the name of the edition you want to install (e.g., ServerStandard) and <product key> with your Windows Server 2022 product key.

Step 6: Wait for the DISM command to complete the edition upgrade process.  This may take some time, depending on the size of the installation image and your system's performance.

Step 7: Once the process is complete, you can create a bootable USB drive or burn the ISO file to a DVD and use it to install Windows Server 2022 Standard on your target machine.

Part 2: Changing editions using the DISM command

If you need to change the edition of an existing installation of Windows Server 2022, you can use the DISM command to upgrade or downgrade to a different edition.  Here's how:

Step 1: Open the Command Prompt as an administrator.

Step 2: Type the following command to list all available editions of Windows Server 2022:  dism /Get-TargetEditions

Step 3: Choose the edition of Windows Server 2022 that you want to change to and note its name.

Step 4: Type the following command to set the target edition of Windows Server 2022:  dism /Set-Edition:<edition name> /ProductKey:<product key> /AcceptEula

Replace <edition name> with the name of the edition you want to change to (e.g. ServerStandard) and <product key> with your Windows Server 2022 product key.

Step 5: Wait for the DISM command to complete the edition upgrade process.  This may take some time, depending on the size of the installation image and your system's performance.

Step 6: Once the process is complete, restart the server to complete the edition upgrade/downgrade process.

In conclusion, the DISM command is a powerful tool for installing and changing editions of Windows Server 2022.  Following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily install or change the edition of Windows Server 2022 Standard on your target machine.  If you encounter any issues during the process, don't hesitate to refer to the official Microsoft documentation or contact DirectDeals support at support@directdeals.com or call (800) 983-2471 for further assistance.