I've downloaded the latest ISO (December 2019) for Windows Server 2019. When I go to install on a new server the list of install options only includes the core non-GUI install options.
How do I install Windows Server 2019 with a GUI (desktop experience) option. All the website I view indicate that there should be four options in the dialog below, where I only see two.
Windows server 2019 installer not showing GUI options
Re: Windows server 2019 installer not showing GUI options
These days Windows server comes not only in different editions but also in different types:
**Long-Term Servicing Channel** - This is usually the initial release of a server, and it gets monthly security updates, but no new features. It also can not be freely upgraded to a newer version of the server as is the case for Windows 10 clients.
The current version is Windows Server 2019 - 1809
This version has both Server Core and full server (desktop experience).
**Semi-Annual Channel**
This has two releases each year, in 2019 it had versions 1903 and 1909
This type only comes with Core editions, no desktop experience. If you want a desktop you have to use the last `Long-Term Servicing Channel` version.
It seems you downloaded 1909 which is the latest `Semi-Annual Channel` and has no Desktop option.
**Long-Term Servicing Channel** - This is usually the initial release of a server, and it gets monthly security updates, but no new features. It also can not be freely upgraded to a newer version of the server as is the case for Windows 10 clients.
The current version is Windows Server 2019 - 1809
This version has both Server Core and full server (desktop experience).
**Semi-Annual Channel**
This has two releases each year, in 2019 it had versions 1903 and 1909
This type only comes with Core editions, no desktop experience. If you want a desktop you have to use the last `Long-Term Servicing Channel` version.
It seems you downloaded 1909 which is the latest `Semi-Annual Channel` and has no Desktop option.