Windows Server 2012 R2 Volume License x64 Official ISO Download (VL RTM Build 2979220) with Verified SHA-256
If you’re looking for a clean, complete, unmodified Windows Server 2012 R2 Volume License ISO, you’ve come to the right place.
Windows Server 2012 R2 (the server counterpart of Windows 8.1) shipped in late 2013, bringing the modern Server Manager, Storage Spaces, Work Folders, generation-2 Hyper-V virtual machines, Data Deduplication, IIS 8.5 and PowerShell 4.0. This post provides the genuine Windows Server 2012 R2 Simplified Chinese Volume License (VL) original release media, build number 2979220, complete with a PowerShell-verified SHA-256 hash proving every byte matches Microsoft’s official VL release.
Identification note (important): this is the 2013 VL RTM build (2979220, without the 2014 Update rollup), intended for reproducing the factory RTM environment. The other similarly named images in the family are:
- VL with Update (6052729): volume license with the April 2014 Update integrated — the preferred choice for everyday labs and deployment, far fewer patches to install
- Retail with Update (6052725): retail channel with Update integrated
- Essentials (2707190): the separate SMB entry-level edition with different licensing and features
The discs are close in size — check the number. Choose 6052729 for a modern patch baseline, and 2979220 only when you specifically need the untouched factory baseline.
Who Is This Version For?
- Enterprise IT staff — reproduce or rebuild 2013–2014 corporate environments (AD domain controllers, file services, Hyper-V, IIS); VL media plus an internal KMS was the standard deployment combination
- Learners and certification students — the base image for MCSA 2012 R2 exams (410/411/412), especially useful for patch-evolution labs from the RTM baseline
- Legacy system maintainers — some industry software is certified specifically against the Server 2012 R2 RTM baseline and does not allow a pre-integrated Update
- OS collectors — genuine Microsoft VL part number 2979220, never repackaged
Which Editions Are on the Disc?
Setup selects the edition by product key. The media primarily contains:
| Edition | Best For |
|---|---|
| Standard (Core / with GUI) | General-purpose servers and virtualization hosts (2 VMs per license) — the most common choice |
| Datacenter | High-density virtualization, unlimited VM instances, Automatic Virtual Machine Activation (AVMA) |
During setup you can also choose Server Core (no graphical interface) or the full GUI installation mode.
File Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| File Name | cn_windows_server_2012_r2_vl_x64_dvd_2979220.iso |
| File Size | 4.15 GB (4,453,249,024 bytes) |
| Architecture | x64 (64-bit — the only architecture released) |
| Version | Windows Server 2012 R2 RTM (Build 9600, no Update rollup) |
| Editions Included | Standard / Datacenter (Core or GUI for both) |
| Channel | Volume License (2979220, KMS/MAK) |
| Patch Level | 2013 original release |
| Image Type | Official Microsoft media |
| Language | Simplified Chinese (zh-CN) |
Verified SHA-256 Hash
The following hash was generated locally using PowerShell Get-FileHash on the complete file — not copied from a website. This ensures every byte of your download is identical to the official media:
EE7863CB4AB1A1B2905BBC5031460A6EEB5B0745E308B0F008D5EDC496C06CD7To verify your download, open PowerShell in the folder containing the ISO and run:
Get-FileHash .\cn_windows_server_2012_r2_vl_x64_dvd_2979220.iso -Algorithm SHA256If the output matches the hash above, your file is intact. If it doesn’t, delete the file and download again.
Download Links
Quark Cloud Drive
Xunlei Cloud Drive
Additional Mirrors
More download mirrors (Baidu Netdisk, Aliyun Drive, Tianyi Cloud, OneDrive) will be added soon. Bookmark this page to get notified when new links are available.
| Platform | Status |
|---|---|
| Baidu Netdisk | Coming soon |
| Aliyun Drive | Coming soon |
| Tianyi Cloud | Coming soon |
| OneDrive | Coming soon |
Before You Install
- Use a virtual machine: Windows Server 2012 R2 left extended support in October 2023 with no free security updates. Never expose it directly to the public internet. Hyper-V, VMware Workstation or VirtualBox with an immediate post-install snapshot are recommended.
- Mind the Update level: this is the RTM factory baseline — after setup you’ll need to install the 2014 Update (KB2919355) and later cumulative patches yourself. To save time, choose the VL with-Update disc (6052729) instead.
- Match the licensing channel: this image is for KMS/MAK volume licensing only — retail keys won’t work. Labs can use an internal KMS to walk through activation.
- Core or GUI?: choose Core for PowerShell remoting practice; choose “with desktop experience” for GUI learning or legacy applications.
- Suggested VM resources: 2–4GB RAM and a 60GB+ virtual disk; Hyper-V generation-2 VMs work well.
- Always verify the hash: a 4GB+ download can easily be corrupted — two minutes of verification avoids a failed install.
Why “Official Untouched” Matters
Third-party “lite,” “ghost server” or “pre-activated VL” builds may:
- Bundle adware, crypto miners or backdoors
- Preinstall dubious KMS emulators or activation scripts that are themselves security risks
- Gut the WinSxS component store, causing “source files missing” errors when adding roles or installing patches later
- Replace system files with no verifiable hash, making failures impossible to trace or reproduce
Servers carry business data and services — knowing the image is byte-for-byte identical to Microsoft’s official VL media matters far more than saving a few minutes. An official ISO plus a verifiable SHA-256 hash is the only reliable route.
Looking for the VL with-Update disc (6052729), the retail with-Update disc (6052725), Essentials (2707190), or Windows Server 2016 / 2019 / 2022 official ISOs? Leave a comment and we’ll keep adding them with verified hashes.