| Brand | Unbranded |
| Manufacturer | Microsoft |
| Model Number | WINSER22D |
| License Type | Single User |
| Platform | Windows |
| Software Type | Operating System |
| Version | Latest |
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Datacenter 1 Device / 16 Cores Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Datacenter is an advanced server operating system designed for highly virtualised environments, data centres, demanding business workloads, and organisations requiring enhanced security, scalability, storage, networking, and virtualisation capabilities.
The Datacenter edition includes the core capabilities of Windows Server 2022 while providing additional functionality for large-scale virtualisation, software-defined infrastructure, advanced storage, and modern data-centre environments. Key Features Advanced Security Enhanced multilayer security features designed to protect server infrastructure, applications, and business data.
Secured-Core Server Additional hardware, firmware, and operating-system security capabilities on compatible server hardware. Hyper-V Virtualisation Create and manage Windows and other supported virtual machines. Unlimited Virtualisation Rights Datacenter provides rights to run unlimited Windows Server operating system environments when the physical server is fully and correctly licensed according to Microsoft's licensing requirements.
Active Directory Domain Services Centrally manage users, computers, authentication, permissions, and network resources. Storage Spaces Direct Build highly available and scalable software-defined storage using supported server hardware. Storage Replica Replicate data between servers or clusters for disaster recovery and business-continuity scenarios.
Software-Defined Networking Advanced networking capabilities for modern virtualised infrastructure. Failover Clustering Create highly available server and application environments. Windows Admin Center Browser-based administration for supported Windows Server environments. Containers Support for Windows Server container technologies.
PowerShell Advanced administration, scripting, and automation capabilities. Hybrid Cloud Capabilities Integrate supported Windows Server workloads with Microsoft Azure services. File & Storage Services Centralise and manage business files and storage resources. DNS & DHCP Deploy essential network infrastructure services.
Ideal For Windows Server 2022 Datacenter is particularly suited to: Highly virtualised server environments Data centres Enterprise infrastructure Hyper-V hosts Private-cloud environments Large business networks Active Directory domain controllers Application servers File and storage servers High-availability environments Software-defined data centres Hybrid cloud infrastructure Mission-critical workloads License Information Product: Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Datacenter Edition: Datacenter License Type: Perpetual License Licensed Device: 1 Server Core Coverage: 16 Cores Delivery: Digital This is a perpetual licence, meaning there is no annual subscription fee for the licensed version.
Important CAL Information Windows Server Client Access Licenses (CALs) are not included unless specifically stated otherwise. Users or devices accessing Windows Server services may require appropriate Windows Server CALs. If users require Remote Desktop Services (RDS) functionality, the appropriate RDS CALs are separate and may also be required in addition to Windows Server CALs.
Datacenter Virtualisation Rights One of the major advantages of the Datacenter edition is its virtualisation licensing. When all physical processor cores in the server are correctly licensed according to Microsoft's licensing requirements, Windows Server 2022 Datacenter provides rights to run unlimited Windows Server operating system environments/virtual machines on that licensed server.
This product provides 16-core coverage. If your physical server contains more than 16 physical cores, additional core licences may be required to fully license the server. Standard vs Datacenter Windows Server 2022 Datacenter is designed for environments requiring significantly greater virtualisation and advanced data-centre functionality than the Standard edition.
Datacenter is particularly beneficial where you need: Large num
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