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Rising Flight 4,716 Reputation points
2024-12-20T22:45:40.69+00:00

Hi, I want to install WSL on Windows Server 2019. I have checked the Microsoft documentation, but I am unclear since it mentions both WSL 1 and WSL 2. Which version should I choose? If I want to install WSL on a server without internet connectivity, is there an offline version available?

For a server with internet connectivity, will the wsl.exe --install command work? Will it install WSL directly from the internet?"

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  1. S.Sengupta 20,971 Reputation points MVP
    2024-12-21T01:44:42.3533333+00:00

    On Windows Server 2019, WSL 1 is the only officially supported version.

    WSL 2 requires Windows Server 2022 or later.

    Use WSL 1 if You only need basic Linux tools and faster startup times. If You need enhanced compatibility with Linux software, then use WSL 2.

    No, the wsl --install command won't work on Windows Server 2019 - this command is only available for Windows 10 and Windows 11.

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  2. Rising Flight 4,716 Reputation points
    2024-12-22T01:28:32.35+00:00

    Can anyone help me with the PowerShell syntax to install WSL 1 on Windows Server 2019

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