The Windows Server 2025 Datacenter 16 Core License covers the standard minimum licensing for a single physical server: 16 cores, or two 8-core processors. It is the usual starting point for a virtualization host that runs many Windows Server virtual machines. Best For A single two-processor host with 8 cores per CPU Virtualization hosts where you plan to run many VMs Businesses replacing or consolidating older servers What You Get 16 Windows Server 2025 Datacenter core licenses Rights to run unlimited Windows Server virtual machines on the licensed host Access to Datacenter features such as Storage Replica and Software-Defined Networking Good to Know Windows Server is licensed per physical core, with a minimum of 16 cores per server If your server has more than 16 cores, add 8 Core Packs to cover the rest CALs are required for users or devices that connect, and are sold separately Is 16 cores enough for my server? Count every physical core in the host. If the total is 16 or fewer, this license covers it. If it is higher, add core packs for the difference.
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