Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Standard (24 Core)

Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Standard 24 Core

Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Standard 24 Core is the server operating system designed for organizations with servers totaling up to 24 physical cores. It represents the mid-tier configuration of the 2022 Standard edition, combining the latest Microsoft security enhancements with coverage tailored for medium-sized servers.

24 Core: the balanced configuration of Windows Server 2022 Standard

The 24 Core version sits between the 16-core version, better suited for entry-level servers, and the 32-core version, sized for high processor density servers. For smaller infrastructures, Windows Server 2022 Standard is available as a digital license on Licence24.ch. For environments requiring an unlimited number of virtual machines, the Datacenter edition is the appropriate solution.

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

Who is it for?

Windows Server 2022 Standard 24 Core is aimed at IT teams, SMEs, and large organizations managing servers with 24 physical cores, who want to benefit from the latest security and Azure integration improvements of Windows Server 2022 in a moderate virtualization environment.

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
• SMB over QUIC — access shared files over the Internet without a VPN
• 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 24 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