Windows Server 2022 Standard 16-Core, Lifetime License

Windows Server 2022 Standard for servers with up to 16 cores

Windows Server 2022 Standard is a mature, proven choice for businesses that want a stable server with long security support, until October 2031. This license covers a server with up to 16 physical cores, which is the majority of small and medium business servers.

Key features

• Secured-core server: hardware and firmware-level protection with TPM 2.0, Secure Boot and memory protection.
• TLS 1.3 by default and DNS over HTTPS encryption.
• SMB compression for faster file transfers over the network.
• Improved Hyper-V and container support.
• Hybrid management through Windows Admin Center and Azure Arc.

What the license covers

• One physical server with up to 16 cores.
• Up to two Windows Server virtual machines on the same server.

For a server with more cores, see the Windows Server 2022 Standard 24-core license. For many virtual machines, choose Datacenter.

Who it is for

Domain controllers, file and print servers, application and database servers in businesses that want a proven version compatible with most business software.

Minimum requirements

• 1.4 GHz 64-bit processor
• 2 GB RAM for the Desktop Experience, 32 GB storage
• Gigabit network adapter, UEFI and TPM 2.0 for Secured-core features

Installation and activation

1. After payment you receive the product key by email.
2. Install the server from an official Microsoft ISO image, on physical hardware or a virtual machine.
3. Enter the key during setup or later in the activation settings.

If you have already installed the Evaluation edition, convert it to the full version without reinstalling, from an elevated command prompt:

DISM /online /Set-Edition:ServerStandard /ProductKey:XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX /AcceptEula

Under Microsoft terms, each user or device accessing the server also needs a Windows Server access license (CAL), in addition to RDS CALs where Remote Desktop Services are used.