Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Datacenter
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Datacenter is the most advanced edition of the Microsoft server operating system, designed for intensive virtualization environments, private clouds, and large-scale IT infrastructures. It combines all the cutting-edge security features introduced in Windows Server 2022 with the exclusive capabilities of the Datacenter edition, including unlimited Windows Server virtual machines and advanced hypervisor protection tools.
Datacenter vs Standard 2022 — why choose the Datacenter edition?
The Standard edition of Windows Server 2022 covers 2 virtual machines per license. The Datacenter edition removes this limitation and allows an unlimited number of Windows Server VMs on the covered physical server, while adding exclusive features: Shielded VMs for hypervisor protection, Storage Replica for storage replication between servers, and advanced Software-Defined Networking. For organizations with moderate virtualization needs, Windows Server 2022 Standard is available as a digital license on Licence24.ch.
Who is it for?
Windows Server 2022 Datacenter is aimed at large organizations, advanced IT teams, datacenters, and hosting providers managing heavily virtualized infrastructures or private clouds requiring maximum virtual machine density on their physical hosts. It is the reference solution for environments where performance, security, and virtualization flexibility are top priorities.
ℹ️ Windows Server 2022 CALs are required for each user or device connecting to the server. For environments requiring Remote Desktop access, discover Windows Server 2022 RDS 50 User CAL, available on Licence24.ch.
Main features
- Unlimited Windows Server virtual machines per license (exclusive Datacenter benefit)
- Secured-Core Server — enhanced firmware-level protection against advanced attacks
- TLS 1.3 enabled by default for secure network communications
- Shielded VMs — protection of virtual machines against unauthorized hypervisor-level access
- Storage Replica — synchronous or asynchronous storage replication between servers or clusters
- Advanced Software-Defined Networking (SDN) for large-scale network virtualization
- SMB over QUIC — access to shared files over the Internet without VPN
- Enhanced Azure integration: Azure Arc, Azure Automanage, hybrid backup and replication
- Windows Server and Linux containers for modern application deployments
- High availability with multi-node failover clustering
Compatibility and requirements
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Virtual machines: unlimited under Windows Server on the covered physical host
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Processor: x64, minimum 1.4 GHz (2 GHz recommended), SSE2 compatible
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RAM: minimum 512 MB (32 GB recommended for virtualized environments)
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Disk space: minimum 32 GB
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Network: Gigabit Ethernet adapter recommended
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⚠️ 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