Activate "Windows Server 2016 DataCenter Evaluation Edition"

The below command will renew the "Windows Server 2016 Datacenter Evaluation Edition" to next 180 days. Run the command below in Command prompt and RESTART the server. the command is 

"SLMGR  -rearm"

After restarting the server check Settings-->Update & Security-->Activation



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