DISM /online /Get-CurrentEdition Verify it says "ServerStandardEval" or similar.
shutdown /r /t 0 After rebooting, open Command Prompt (Admin) and set your KMS server or enter a new key: windows server 2016 evaluation to standard
Here is the text for converting a Windows Server 2016 Evaluation copy to a full Standard edition. windows server 2016 evaluation to standard
slmgr /skms kms.yourserver.com:1688 slmgr /ato For MAK/Retail Key: windows server 2016 evaluation to standard
slmgr /dlv Confirm the "Product Type" shows "Retail" or "Volume" (not "Eval") and that licensing is active.
If you are using Volume Licensing, use the generic KMS client key first, then activate: