Windows Server 2025 Standard – 16 Core License Pack

Product Specification

Edition

• Windows Server 2025 Standard Edition
• Designed for small to medium-sized businesses and environments that require limited virtualization but full server functionality.

Licensing Model

• Core-based licensing (sold in packs of 16 cores).
• Minimum requirement: 16 core licenses per physical server.
• License Pack: Covers 16 cores for one physical server.
• CALs required: Separate purchase of Windows Server CALs (User or Device CALs) for each user/device accessing the server.

Key Features

• Virtualization Rights: Includes rights to run two Operating System Environments (OSEs) or virtual machines per licensed server.
• Hybrid Cloud Integration: Seamless connection with Azure services for backup, disaster recovery, and cloud-based management.
• Security: Advanced multi-layer security, including secured-core server, encryption, and threat detection.
• Performance: Optimized for modern workloads, with support for containers and Kubernetes.
• Storage & Networking: Enhanced storage spaces, software-defined networking, and improved file system resilience.
• Scalability: Supports scaling up to 16 cores per license pack, with additional packs available for larger servers.

Use Cases

• Businesses running basic workloads such as file and print services, domain controllers, and small-scale applications.
• Organizations needing limited virtualization (up to 2 VMs per server).
• Companies seeking cost-effective licensing compared to Datacenter edition.

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