The Windows Server 2022 Datacenter – 24 Core License is a high-performance server operating system designed for large-scale virtualization, cloud environments, and data centers. With support for unlimited virtual machines (VMs) and advanced security, this edition is built for modern IT infrastructure where scalability, uptime, and security are mission-critical.
This license covers 24 physical cores and is ideal for servers that exceed the default 16-core licensing model. If your server has 24 cores, this license ensures full compliance with Microsoft’s core-based licensing rules.
Windows Server 2022 Datacenter Edition is Microsoft’s most robust and scalable server OS, offering enterprise-grade tools for hybrid cloud deployments, software-defined networking, and virtualization. The Datacenter license includes all features of the Standard edition, plus key benefits like Shielded VMs, Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Storage Spaces Direct, and Unlimited Virtualization Rights.
The 24-core license pack ensures compliance for physical servers with up to 24 cores. CALs (Client Access Licenses) for users or devices must be purchased separately.
🖥️ Licenses 24 Physical Cores
Covers physical servers with 24 cores, as per Microsoft’s licensing requirement (minimum 8 cores per processor, 16 per server).
🔁 Unlimited Virtual Machines
Supports unlimited VMs and Hyper-V containers—ideal for virtualized environments, cloud, and data center setups.
🔐 Advanced Security Features
Includes Secured-core server, Shielded VMs, and Azure integration for multilayered protection.
☁️ Hybrid Cloud Ready
Connects seamlessly with Azure Arc, Azure Backup, Azure File Sync, and more.
📡 Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
Virtualize and secure your network infrastructure with SDN features only available in Datacenter.
🧱 Storage Spaces Direct & Replica
High-availability, scalable storage solutions built right into the OS for clustering and redundancy.
📦 Licensed by Core, Not Per Device
Ensures proper licensing for high-density environments. Requires additional CALs for users/devices.
Specification | Details |
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Product Name | Windows Server 2022 Datacenter – 24 Core License |
License Model | Core-based Licensing (24 Physical Cores) |
Included Features | Unlimited VMs, SDN, Shielded VMs, S2D, Replica |
Virtualization Rights | Unlimited |
Supported Platforms | Windows Server 2022 Datacenter Edition |
Delivery Method | Digital License Key |
CAL Requirement | Yes – User or Device CALs sold separately |
Activation Method | Online or via Microsoft Volume Licensing Portal |
Region Validity | Worldwide (Global License) |
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