Windows Server 2022 Standard is designed for physical or minimally virtualized environments. It provides essential features for running workloads on-premises while offering limited virtualization capabilities compared to the Datacenter edition. The 16 Core License Pack allows you to license a server with up to 16 cores. The Windows Server 2022 Standard edition with a 16 Core License Pack is designed for businesses that require a reliable, secure, and manageable environment for their workloads, with limited virtualization capabilities. Its features make it suitable for small to medium-sized businesses and physical servers, ensuring robust performance and security in a variety of applications.
Key Features:
1. Virtualization Rights:
- Supports up to two virtual machines (VMs) per license, allowing for limited virtualization scenarios.
2. Enhanced Security:
- Secured-core Server: Protects against firmware attacks with advanced security capabilities.
3. Storage Spaces:
- Simplifies storage management with the ability to pool disks and create resilient storage solutions.
4. Hyper-V:
- Native hypervisor that allows for the creation and management of VMs, enabling better resource utilization.
5. Windows Admin Center:
- A web-based management interface for managing servers and clusters, making administration easier and more centralized.
6. Failover Clustering:
- Ensures high availability of applications by allowing multiple servers to work together, providing seamless failover capabilities.
7. Integration with Azure:
- Supports hybrid cloud scenarios, allowing you to extend your on-premises environment to Microsoft Azure for backup and disaster recovery.
8. Group Policy Management:
- Provides tools for managing users and computers in an Active Directory environment.
9. Network Performance Enhancements:
- Features such as TCP improvements and support for large send offload to enhance network performance.
10. Application Compatibility:
- Supports a wide range of applications, including legacy software, ensuring smooth operation in diverse environments.
11. Container Support:
- Provides native support for Windows containers, facilitating modern application development and deployment.
12. Automatic Windows Updates:
- Simplifies the update process, ensuring your server remains secure with the latest patches and features.
System Requirements:
Hardware Requirements
- Processor:
- Minimum: 1.4 GHz 64-bit processor (single-core).
- Recommended: 2 GHz or faster (multi-core) for better performance.
- RAM:
- Minimum: 512 MB (for server core).
- Recommended: 2 GB or more for basic installations; 8 GB or more for enhanced performance with multiple applications.
- Disk Space:
- Minimum: 32 GB of available disk space (more may be required depending on the installed roles and features).
- Network Adapter:
- Gigabit (10/100/1000base-T) network adapter recommended.
Software Requirements
- Operating System:
- Windows Server 2022 Standard edition.
Additional Requirements
- Active Directory:
- Recommended to be joined to an Active Directory domain for centralized user management.
- Licensing:
- Requires a minimum of 16 core licenses. Additional licenses are needed for servers with more than 16 cores.
- Internet Connection:
- Required for updates and certain features.