Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Standard

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Description

Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Standard 1 Device / 16 Cores Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Standard is a modern, secure, and scalable server operating system designed for businesses that require centralised user management, file and storage services, application hosting, networking, remote access, and virtualisation.

Windows Server 2025 builds on Microsoft's established server platform with enhanced security, improved performance, modern management capabilities, and hybrid-cloud integration for today's business environments. Key Features Enhanced Security Built-in multilayer security technologies designed to help protect server infrastructure, applications, identities, and business data.

Secured-Core Capabilities Advanced hardware-assisted security features when deployed on compatible server hardware. Active Directory Domain Services Centrally manage users, computers, authentication, permissions, and network resources. Hyper-V Virtualisation Create and manage supported virtual machines using Microsoft's integrated Hyper-V platform.

File & Storage Services Centralise files, shared folders, permissions, and business storage. Group Policy Management Configure and enforce policies across domain-connected users and computers. Windows Admin Center Browser-based administration and management for supported Windows Server environments.

PowerShell Advanced scripting, administration, and automation capabilities. DNS & DHCP Services Deploy essential network infrastructure and address-management services. Remote Access Configure supported remote connectivity and network-access services. Containers Support for modern Windows Server container workloads.

Hybrid Cloud Integration Connect supported Windows Server workloads and management services with Microsoft Azure. Server Management Manage server roles, features, storage, networking, and connected infrastructure. Business Application Support Host a wide range of compatible server-based business applications.

Ideal For Windows Server 2025 Standard is suitable for: Small and medium businesses Active Directory domain controllers File and print servers Application servers Business networks Centralised user management DNS and DHCP servers Hyper-V virtualisation Remote-access environments Branch offices On-premises infrastructure Hybrid environments Physical or lightly virtualised servers License Information Product: Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Standard Edition: Standard 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, appropriate RDS CALs are separate and may also be required in addition to standard Windows Server CALs.

Virtualisation Windows Server 2025 Standard includes Hyper-V, allowing compatible server hardware to host virtual machines. Under Microsoft's core-based licensing model, Standard edition provides rights for up to two Windows Server operating system environments (OSEs) or Hyper-V isolated containers when all physical cores on the server are correctly licensed, subject to Microsoft's applicable licensing terms.

This product provides 16-core coverage. If your physical server contains more than 16 physical cores, additional core licensing may be required to fully license the server. Additional licensing may also be required if you intend to run more Windows Server virtual machines than the Standard edition's included virtualisation rights permit.

Standard vs Datacenter Windows Server 2025 Standard is generally best suited to physical or lightly virtualised environments. For organisations requiring extensive virtualisation and advanced data-centre functionality, Windows Server 2025 Datacenter may be more appropriate. Datacenter is typicall