Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Standard
Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Standard is the server operating system designed for SMEs and organizations looking to deploy a stable, secure, and proven Windows network infrastructure. This Standard edition covers one physical server and includes licenses for 2 Windows Server virtual machines, in a mature environment perfectly suited to the common needs of IT teams.
This edition is available as a perpetual digital license — a one-time purchase for 1 physical server, with no monthly subscription.
Windows Server 2019 vs Windows Server 2022 — what’s the difference?
Windows Server 2019 Standard remains a reliable and fully functional platform for existing infrastructures, with extended Microsoft support guaranteed until January 2029. Windows Server 2022 offers additional security improvements (Secured-Core Server, TLS 1.3 by default) and deeper Azure integration. For new installations or environments requiring the latest security features, Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Standard is available as a digital license on Licence24.ch.
Who is it for?
Windows Server 2019 Standard is aimed at system administrators, IT teams, SMEs, and organizations looking to deploy or maintain a complete and stable Windows server infrastructure. It is especially suitable for existing Windows Server 2019 environments, file servers, Active Directory domain controllers, and internal business applications.
ℹ️ Windows Server 2019 Standard includes licenses for 2 Windows Server virtual machines. Windows Server 2019 CALs are required for each user or device connecting to the server. For environments requiring Remote Desktop access, check out Windows Server 2022 RDS 50 User CAL, available on Licence24.ch.
Main features
- Complete server operating system with DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, Hyper-V, and IIS roles
- Built-in virtualization with Hyper-V — 2 Windows Server virtual machines included per license
- Enhanced security: Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection, BitLocker encryption, Shielded VMs
- Azure integration: hybrid backup, replication, and management via Azure Arc
- Windows Server and Linux containers for modern application deployments
- High availability with failover clustering
- Support for Storage Spaces Direct for converged storage infrastructures
Compatibility and requirements
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Processor: x64, minimum 1.4 GHz (2 GHz recommended), SSE2 compatible
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RAM: minimum 512 MB (16 GB recommended for server use)
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Disk space: minimum 32 GB
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Network: Gigabit Ethernet adapter recommended
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Included virtual machines: 2 Windows Server VMs per Standard license
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⚠️ Windows Server 2019 CALs are required for each user or device connecting to the server
- Activation via Microsoft servers
- Extended Microsoft support guaranteed until 01/09/2029