WindowsServer
Microsoft Windows Server for on-premises and hybrid data centre workloads.
Product
Windows Server
VendorMicrosoft
Product Details
Windows Server Standard (2-core pack)
For organisations running up to 2 VMs per physical server.
- Covers up to 2 virtual OSEs per server
- Ideal for SMBs with moderate virtualisation needs
- Full Windows Server feature set
- Azure Hybrid Benefit eligible
Windows Server Datacenter (2-core pack)
Unlimited virtualisation rights for high-density data centre deployments.
- Unlimited Windows Server VMs on licensed host
- Shielded VMs and Hyper-V isolation
- Software-defined networking (SDN)
- Azure Hybrid Benefit eligible
Windows Server Essentials
Simplified server for small businesses with up to 25 users.
- Up to 25 users and 50 devices
- Simplified management console
- No virtualisation rights
- Ideal for entry-level SMB workloads
Windows Server Edition Comparison
| Feature Category | Essentials | Standard | Datacenter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Scale | Up to 25 Users / 50 Devices | Low-density / Physical | High-density Virtualisation |
| Licensing Metric | Per Server | Core-based (16-core min) | Core-based (16-core min) |
| Virtual OSE / Hyper-V VMs | 0 | 2 VMs per licence | Unlimited VMs |
| Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) | — | — | |
| Shielded Virtual Machines | — | — | |
| Software-Defined Networking (SDN) | — | — | |
| Azure Hybrid Benefit Eligible | — |
KeyCapabilities
Active Directory and enterprise identity management
Hyper-V virtualisation platform
Azure Arc hybrid management integration
Storage Spaces Direct for software-defined storage
BestFitFor
On-premises file, print, and application servers
Private cloud virtualisation with Hyper-V
Hybrid Azure-connected data centre operations
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