Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Datacenter-16 Core

Unleash the power of **Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Datacenter**. This 16-core license is tailored for demanding environments, offering peak performance and robust hybrid capabilities to maximize your IT investment.

Maximize your IT infrastructure with enhanced security, scalability, and hybrid cloud flexibility. Modernize applications, fortify your data, and simplify management with this powerful solution, ideal for large deployments and demanding workloads that require high availability and performance.

This product requires a compatible server with specific hardware requirements (see existing product description for details). Ensure your system meets these specifications for optimal performance of **Windows Server**.

Buyer's Guide

**Microsoft Windows Server 2022** Datacenter is the premier edition of the **Windows Server 2022** operating system, designed for organizations with demanding workloads and highly virtualized environments. This 16-core license provides the foundation for building a robust and scalable server infrastructure, whether on-premises, in a hybrid configuration, or in a private cloud.

Key Considerations Before Buying:

• Licensing Model: **Windows Server 2022** Datacenter uses a per-core licensing model. You need to license all physical cores in your server. A minimum of 16 core licenses is required per server, and a minimum of 8 core licenses per physical processor. This 16-core license pack covers the minimum requirement for a single-processor server with 16 cores or a dual-processor server with 8 cores each. You will also need **Windows Server** Client Access Licenses (CALs) for users or devices accessing the server.
• Virtualization Needs: Datacenter edition allows for an unlimited number of **Windows Server** virtual machines (VMs) on a properly licensed server. If your organization heavily relies on virtualization, this edition offers the best value.
• Workload Requirements: Consider the types of workloads you'll be running. Datacenter is designed for business-critical applications, large databases, and software-defined infrastructure.
• Hybrid Cloud Strategy: **Windows Server 2022** offers enhanced integration with **Microsoft Azure**, facilitating hybrid scenarios for backup, disaster recovery, and extending your datacenter to the cloud.
• Security Requirements: Datacenter includes advanced security features like Secured-core server, which leverages hardware root-of-trust, firmware protection, and virtualization-based security (VBS) to protect against sophisticated threats.
• Budget: Datacenter is the most comprehensive and typically the most expensive edition of **Windows Server 2022**. Evaluate your budget against the features and benefits it provides.

Key Features and Benefits of **Windows Server 2022** Datacenter:

• Unlimited Server Virtualization: Run an unlimited number of **Windows Server** VMs per licensed server, maximizing your hardware investment and reducing the need for additional physical servers.
• Advanced Multi-Layer Security: Protect your data and infrastructure with features like Secured-core server, SMB AES 256 encryption, and TLS 1.3 support, providing a robust security posture.
• Hybrid Capabilities with Azure: Seamlessly integrate with Azure services like Azure Arc, Azure Backup, and Azure Site Recovery, extending your datacenter capabilities to the cloud.
• Software-Defined Datacenter (SDDC) Features: Includes Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) for creating highly available and scalable software-defined storage, and Software-Defined Networking (SDN) for centralized management of network infrastructure, improving agility and efficiency.
• Shielded Virtual Machines: Protect sensitive VMs from compromised hypervisors and malicious administrators, ensuring data confidentiality and integrity.
• Enhanced Application Platform: Improved support for Windows containers, including smaller image sizes and integration with Kubernetes, enabling faster deployment and scaling of applications.
• Improved Management Tools: Utilize the updated Windows Admin Center for a modern, browser-based interface to manage your servers and hybrid environment, simplifying administration and monitoring.

Who is **Windows Server 2022** Datacenter - 16 Core for?

• Large enterprises with significant virtualization needs.
• Organizations building private or hybrid cloud environments.
• Businesses running demanding, business-critical applications.
• Companies that require the highest levels of security and resilience.

Before you finalize your purchase, ensure you understand the licensing requirements fully, including the need for CALs, and that the 16-core license meets the minimum core count for your server configuration. Consider consulting with a **Microsoft** licensing specialist to ensure you are purchasing the correct licenses for your environment and maximizing the value of your **microsoft windows** deployment.