<h2 data-start="296" data-end="392"><strong data-start="299" data-end="392">MS WS25 16C Std Add Lic WW SW – Expand Your Server Core Licensing for Windows Server 2025</strong></h2>
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<p data-start="525" data-end="827">Need to scale your server beyond the base 16-core license for Windows Server 2025 Standard? The <strong data-start="621" data-end="654">MS WS25 16C Std Add Lic WW SW</strong> is the official Microsoft license add-on that enables you to <strong data-start="716" data-end="764">legally license 16 additional physical cores</strong>, ensuring your infrastructure remains compliant while growing.</p>
<p data-start="829" data-end="1061">Whether you're upgrading hardware, expanding virtualization, or preparing for higher workloads, this add-on license gives you the flexibility to match your licensing to your server's actual hardware—without repurchasing the full OS.</p><div><br></div><div><h2 data-start="1068" data-end="1092"><strong data-start="1071" data-end="1092">About the Product</strong></h2><div><br></div>
<p data-start="1094" data-end="1423">The <strong data-start="1098" data-end="1131">MS WS25 16C Std Add Lic WW SW</strong> is a <strong data-start="1137" data-end="1166">core-based add-on license</strong> designed to supplement your existing <strong data-start="1204" data-end="1244">Windows Server 2025 Standard Edition</strong> license. Microsoft requires all physical cores on a server to be licensed, and this add-on covers an additional <strong data-start="1357" data-end="1369">16 cores</strong>—ideal for servers exceeding the default base license.</p>
<p data-start="1425" data-end="1601">It is a <strong data-start="1433" data-end="1459">Worldwide (WW) license</strong>, which means it is valid across all regions. This is especially useful for companies with international deployments or global infrastructure.</p>
<p data-start="1603" data-end="1748">This license is <strong data-start="1619" data-end="1647">not a standalone product</strong> and must be used with an already installed and licensed version of <strong data-start="1715" data-end="1747">Windows Server 2025 Standard</strong>.</p><div><br></div><div><h2 data-start="1755" data-end="1774"><strong data-start="1758" data-end="1774">Key Features</strong></h2><div><br></div>

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<ul><li><strong data-start="1778" data-end="1804">Adds 16 Licensed Cores</strong><br data-start="1804" data-end="1807">
Perfect for expanding beyond the base 16-core license. Enables high-performance servers to be used legally and effectively.</li></ul>
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<ul><li><strong data-start="1936" data-end="1989">Designed for Windows Server 2025 Standard Edition</strong><br data-start="1989" data-end="1992">
Matches the latest Microsoft server platform, ideal for small to mid-size business workloads and virtualization.</li></ul>
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<ul><li><strong data-start="2110" data-end="2140">Worldwide Validity (WW SW)</strong><br data-start="2140" data-end="2143">
Use this license across <strong data-start="2169" data-end="2194">any country or region</strong>, making it a flexible solution for multinational IT environments.</li></ul>
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<ul><li><strong data-start="2264" data-end="2292">Digital License Delivery</strong><br data-start="2292" data-end="2295">
Fast and secure activation. Delivered electronically—no need to wait for shipping or physical packaging.</li></ul>
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<ul><li><strong data-start="2405" data-end="2452">Compliant with Microsoft Licensing Policies</strong><br data-start="2452" data-end="2455">
Meets Microsoft’s rules for physical core licensing, ensuring your organization is audit-ready and legally protected.</li></ul>
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<ul><li><strong data-start="2578" data-end="2608">Supports 2 VMs per license</strong><br data-start="2608" data-end="2611">
Standard Edition allows for <strong data-start="2641" data-end="2663">2 virtual machines</strong> per fully licensed server. Add-on core licenses expand your infrastructure while keeping virtualization capacity in line.</li></ul></div></div><div><br></div><div><h2 data-start="2792" data-end="2823"><strong data-start="2795" data-end="2823">Technical Specifications</strong></h2><div><br></div>
<div class="_tableContainer_80l1q_1"><div tabindex="-1" class="_tableWrapper_80l1q_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse"><table data-start="2825" data-end="3792" class="w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)"><thead data-start="2825" data-end="2912"><tr data-start="2825" data-end="2912"><th data-start="2825" data-end="2854" data-col-size="sm">Specification</th><th data-start="2854" data-end="2912" data-col-size="md">Details</th></tr></thead><tbody data-start="3001" data-end="3792"><tr data-start="3001" data-end="3088"><td data-start="3001" data-end="3030" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="3003" data-end="3019">Product Name</strong></td><td data-start="3030" data-end="3088" data-col-size="md">MS WS25 16C Std Add Lic WW SW</td></tr><tr data-start="3089" data-end="3176"><td data-start="3089" data-end="3118" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="3091" data-end="3107">License Type</strong></td><td data-start="3118" data-end="3176" data-col-size="md">Add-on Software License (Core-Based)</td></tr><tr data-start="3177" data-end="3264"><td data-start="3177" data-end="3206" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="3179" data-end="3200">Supported Edition</strong></td><td data-start="3206" data-end="3264" data-col-size="md">Windows Server 2025 Standard Edition</td></tr><tr data-start="3265" data-end="3352"><td data-start="3265" data-end="3294" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="3267" data-end="3285">Cores Licensed</strong></td><td data-start="3294" data-end="3352" data-col-size="md">16 Additional Physical Cores</td></tr><tr data-start="3353" data-end="3440"><td data-start="3353" data-end="3382" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="3355" data-end="3371">Usage Region</strong></td><td data-start="3382" data-end="3440" data-col-size="md">Worldwide (WW – Global License)</td></tr><tr data-start="3441" data-end="3528"><td data-start="3441" data-end="3470" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="3443" data-end="3462">Delivery Method</strong></td><td data-start="3470" data-end="3528" data-col-size="md">Digital / Electronic License Key</td></tr><tr data-start="3529" data-end="3616"><td data-start="3529" data-end="3558" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="3531" data-end="3556">Virtualization Rights</strong></td><td data-start="3558" data-end="3616" data-col-size="md">Up to 2 VMs (Standard Edition with full core license)</td></tr><tr data-start="3617" data-end="3704"><td data-start="3617" data-end="3646" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="3619" data-end="3642">Minimum Requirement</strong></td><td data-start="3646" data-end="3704" data-col-size="md">Must have base Windows Server 2025 Standard license</td></tr><tr data-start="3705" data-end="3792"><td data-start="3705" data-end="3734" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="3707" data-end="3724">CALs Required</strong></td><td data-start="3734" data-end="3792" data-col-size="md">Yes (User or Device CALs sold separately)</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br></div><h2 data-start="3799" data-end="3826"><strong data-start="3802" data-end="3826">Why Buy from Fazter?</strong></h2><div><br></div>
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<p data-start="4383" data-end="4611"><strong data-start="4383" data-end="4454">Q1: Do I need this if I already have Windows Server 2025 installed?</strong><br data-start="4454" data-end="4457">
Yes—if your server has <strong data-start="4480" data-end="4511">more than 16 physical cores</strong>, Microsoft requires that you license <strong data-start="4549" data-end="4562">all cores</strong>. This add-on license covers 16 additional cores.</p><div><br></div>
<p data-start="4613" data-end="4796"><strong data-start="4613" data-end="4673">Q2: Can I use this license alone without a base license?</strong><br data-start="4673" data-end="4676">
No. This is an <strong data-start="4691" data-end="4709">add-on license</strong> and must be paired with a valid <strong data-start="4742" data-end="4795">base Windows Server 2025 Standard Edition license</strong>.</p><div><br></div>
<p data-start="4798" data-end="4954"><strong data-start="4798" data-end="4827">Q3: What does WW SW mean?</strong><br data-start="4827" data-end="4830">
“WW” stands for <strong data-start="4846" data-end="4859">Worldwide</strong>, meaning it’s valid in any country. “SW” stands for <strong data-start="4912" data-end="4924">Software</strong>, indicating digital delivery.</p><div><br></div>
<p data-start="4956" data-end="5112"><strong data-start="4956" data-end="4986">Q4: How is this delivered?</strong><br data-start="4986" data-end="4989">
It is a <strong data-start="4997" data-end="5032">digitally delivered license key</strong>, typically provided via email or portal access, ready for immediate activation.</p><div><br></div>
<p data-start="5114" data-end="5285"><strong data-start="5114" data-end="5163">Q5: Is it compatible with Datacenter Edition?</strong><br data-start="5163" data-end="5166">
No. This license is specifically for <strong data-start="5203" data-end="5228">Standard Edition only</strong>. Datacenter Edition requires a separate licensing model.</p><div><br></div>
<p data-start="5287" data-end="5496"><strong data-start="5287" data-end="5330">Q6: Can I use this with virtualization?</strong><br data-start="5330" data-end="5333">
Yes. The Standard Edition supports <strong data-start="5368" data-end="5403">2 VMs per fully licensed server</strong>. Add-on core licenses help scale your physical resources while keeping VM capacity balanced.</p><div><br></div>
<p data-start="5498" data-end="5659"><strong data-start="5498" data-end="5527">Q7: Do I still need CALs?</strong><br data-start="5527" data-end="5530">
Yes. Windows Server Standard requires <strong data-start="5568" data-end="5601">Client Access Licenses (CALs)</strong> for users or devices. These must be purchased separately.</p><br></div><br></div>