Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Standard (16 Core)

Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Standard 16 Core

Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Standard 16 Core is the entry-level configuration of the 2022 Standard edition, designed for organizations with servers totaling up to 16 physical cores. It offers the latest security enhancements and Azure integration features of Windows Server 2022, in a setup suited for compact servers and small to medium-sized infrastructures.

Windows Server 2022 Standard 16 Core vs Windows Server 2019 — why upgrade?

Windows Server 2022 brings significant improvements over 2019: Secured-Core Server technology for enhanced firmware-level protection, TLS 1.3 enabled by default, SMB over QUIC for shared file access without a VPN, and deeper Azure integration through Azure Arc and Automanage. For servers requiring broader coverage, Windows Server 2022 Standard 24 Core is available as a digital license on Licence24.ch.

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. For environments needing Remote Desktop access, check out Windows Server 2022 RDS 50 User CAL, available on Licence24.ch.

Who is it for?

Windows Server 2022 Standard 16 Core is aimed at small businesses, SMEs, and IT teams managing servers with 16 physical cores who want to deploy or modernize their infrastructure with the latest generation of Windows Server while controlling their budget. It is also the recommended solution for organizations migrating from Windows Server 2019 on compact machines.

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
• SMB over QUIC — shared file access over the Internet without a VPN
• 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

Compatibility and requirements

• License model: per core — covers up to 16 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