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Windows Server Standard is the edition for companies with manageable virtualization needs. It covers two virtual instances per license, making it the economical choice for most SMBs. This page explains the licensing model and how it differs from Datacenter.

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Buying Windows Server Standard: what defines the edition, how core licensing works and when Standard is the right choice over Datacenter.

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What defines Windows Server Standard

Windows Server Standard is designed for environments running a small number of virtual machines. Each licensed server covers two virtual instances. If you want to run more virtual machines, you can purchase the server's core licensing again and thereby cover additional instances.

Licensing is based on physical processor cores. Microsoft defines a minimum purchase per server, regardless of how many cores are physically installed. The exact number of core licenses required depends on the hardware. We calculate this with you as part of a free consultation.

Standard or Datacenter

  • Windows Server Standard if you run only a few virtual machines, typically up to a handful. This applies to most SMBs.
  • Datacenter if you run many virtual machines on the same host. Beyond a certain number, Datacenter with its unlimited instances becomes more economical.
  • Rule of thumb. Anyone planning more than a double-digit number of VMs per host should have Datacenter calculated.
  • Don't forget CALs. Standard additionally requires CALs for every accessing user or device.

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How many virtual machines does Windows Server Standard cover?

Two virtual instances per licensed server. For additional instances, the core licensing can be purchased again.

How is Windows Server Standard licensed?

By physical processor cores, with a minimum purchase per server defined by Microsoft. On top of that come CALs for the users or devices that access the server.

When should I choose the Datacenter edition instead of Standard?

As soon as you run many virtual machines per host. From the point where additional Standard licenses would cost more than a single Datacenter license, Datacenter becomes the more economical choice.
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