Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Standard (32 Core)

Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Standard 32 Core

Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Standard 32 Core is the server operating system designed for organizations deploying servers with high core density, supporting up to 32 physical cores. It includes the latest Microsoft Azure security and connectivity enhancements, in a Standard edition suited for moderate virtualization environments.

32 Core vs lower versions — which to choose?

The 32 Core version is sized for servers with processors totaling up to 32 physical cores. For smaller infrastructures, Windows Server 2022 Standard 16 Core covers up to 16 cores and is a more cost-effective option for mid-sized servers. For environments requiring an unlimited number of virtual machines, the Datacenter edition is the appropriate solution.

ℹ️ If your infrastructure is still running Windows Server 2019 and does not require the latest security features, Windows Server 2019 Standard 24 Core remains available as a digital license on Licence24.ch.

Who is it for?

Windows Server 2022 Standard 32 Core is intended for IT teams, SMEs, and large organizations managing servers with high-density multi-core processors, who want to benefit from the latest Windows Server 2022 security and Azure integration improvements in a moderate virtualization environment (up to 2 VMs per license).

ℹ️ Windows Server 2022 Standard includes licenses for 2 Windows Server virtual machines per license. Windows Server 2022 CALs are required for each user or device connecting to the server.

Main features

• Secured-Core Server — enhanced firmware-level protection against advanced attacks
• TLS 1.3 enabled by default for secure network communications
• Built-in virtualization with Hyper-V — 2 Windows Server virtual machines included per license
• Improved Azure integration: Azure Arc, Azure Automanage, hybrid backup and replication
• Windows Server and Linux containers for modern application deployments
• High availability with failover clustering
• Storage Migration Service for simplified data migration from older servers
• SMB over QUIC — access shared files over the Internet without a VPN

Compatibility and requirements

• License model: per core — covers up to 32 physical cores on 1 server
• Included virtual machines: 2 Windows Server VMs per Standard license
• Processor: x64, minimum 1.4 GHz (2 GHz recommended), SSE2 compatible
• RAM: minimum 512 MB (16 GB recommended for server use)
• Disk space: minimum 32 GB
• Network: Gigabit Ethernet adapter recommended
• ⚠️ Windows Server 2022 CALs are required for each user or device connecting to the server
• Activation via Microsoft servers
• Microsoft support guaranteed until 10/14/2031