{"product_id":"windows-server","title":"Microsoft Windows Server","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindows Server\u003c\/strong\u003e is Microsoft's server operating system for file sharing, user management, virtualization and business applications. Choose the version and edition that fits your setup. Each option is a 16-core license, delivered as a digital product key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose Windows Server\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne server, many roles:\u003c\/strong\u003e run Active Directory, file and print services, web hosting and Remote Desktop services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVirtualization built in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hyper-V lets you run several virtual servers on one machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainers included:\u003c\/strong\u003e unlimited Windows containers on both Standard and Datacenter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick the right edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard for small to mid-size setups, Datacenter for large-scale virtualization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare the versions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVersion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVirtual machines\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMicrosoft support\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025 Standard, 16 core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhysical or lightly virtualized servers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent version\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025 Datacenter, 16 core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnlimited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavily virtualized and cloud environments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent version\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2019 Standard, 16 core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExisting 2019 setups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtended support until 9 January 2029\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the licensing works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWindows Server is licensed per core. Every physical server needs at least 16 core licenses (and at least 8 per processor).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEach option here covers 16 cores. If your server has more cores, you need more core licenses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClient Access Licenses (CALs) are required for every user or device that connects to the server. They are not included. CALs must match your server version, so 2022 CALs do not work with Windows Server 2025.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandard allows up to 2 virtual machines on a licensed server. Datacenter allows unlimited virtual machines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMinimum requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProcessor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.4 GHz 64-bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMemory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e512 MB (2 GB with Desktop Experience)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStorage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNetwork\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGigabit Ethernet adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindows Server (choose your version above)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLicense\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 cores\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDelivery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital product key, fast delivery after payment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to activate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload the software from Microsoft's official website and enter your key when it asks for activation. 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