Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Standard (16 Core)

Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Standard (16 Core) is designed for organizations that need a reliable, secure, and cost-effective server platform for physical servers or lightly virtualized environments.

The 16-core license ensures compliance with Microsoft’s core-based licensing model and supports two virtual machines (VMs) and one Hyper-V host per license, making it ideal for small to medium-sized businesses that require limited virtualization while leveraging modern server technologies.

With advanced security, hybrid cloud integration, and optimized performance, Windows Server 2022 Standard delivers a robust platform for today’s business workloads.

Key Features & Benefits

????️ Advanced Security – Includes Secured-Core Server, TLS 1.3 support, hardware root-of-trust, and ransomware protection.

☁️ Hybrid Cloud Integration – Seamless connection with Azure Arc, Azure Backup, and Azure Site Recovery.

⚡ Improved Performance – Faster application execution, container support, and scalable infrastructure.

???? Flexible Storage – Storage Spaces Direct, deduplication, and enhanced SMB performance.

???? Modern Networking – Secure DNS-over-HTTPS, encrypted connections, and optimized bandwidth utilization.

????️ Virtualization Rights – Supports 2 VMs + 1 Hyper-V host per license.

???? Scalable Licensing – 16-core license pack (minimum requirement per server).

Ideal For

✅ Small & Medium Businesses (SMBs) – Running physical servers or light virtualization.

✅ Organizations Needing Secure Infrastructure – Protection against modern threats and compliance-ready.

✅ Hybrid Cloud Deployments – Leveraging Azure integration for backup, DR, and management.

✅ Businesses Running Essential Apps/Databases – On secure, on-premises servers.

✅ IT Teams Requiring Flexibility – Expand cores or add CALs (User/Device CALs, RDS CALs) as needed.