Microsoft
Windows Server
Server licensing for standard, datacenter & Azure-connected environments.
Product
Windows Server
VendorMicrosoft
Product Details
Windows Server Essentials
Small business server licensing for up to 25 users and 50 devices.
- Licensed per server (No CALs required)
- Supports 1 physical OSE and 1 virtual OSE
- Ideal for small offices and retail
Windows Server Standard
Server licensing for standard physical or lightly virtualized environments.
- Licensed per core + CALs required
- Rights for up to 2 virtual machines (VMs)
- General server functionality and hybrid cloud support
Windows Server Datacenter
Server licensing for highly virtualized datacenter environments.
- Licensed per core + CALs required
- Unlimited virtual machines (VMs)
- Advanced features: Storage Spaces Direct, SDN, Shielded VMs
Quick Comparison
| Feature Category | Essentials | Standard | Datacenter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Audience | Small businesses (up to 25 users) | General workloads / low virtualization | Heavy virtualization / Data centers |
| Licensing Model | Per Server (No CALs) | Per Core + CALs required | Per Core + CALs required |
| Virtualization Rights | 1 VM | 2 VMs | Unlimited VMs |
Key Capabilities
Server operating system
Hybrid cloud support
Virtualization
Identity and file services
Best Fit For
Business applications
Datacenter infrastructure
Hybrid cloud workloads
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