I have a single processor with 24 cores. Do I need a 24 core license for windows 2022 server?

Question

I've had issues with Windows 11 and thought I would try Windows Server 2022 Standard. Running the evaluation version now. Much more stable and I would like to stay with it, but confused on the license needed.

My Dell 8950 has a I9 processor with 24 cores. So..... What's the licenese needed? Can I use a 16 core license?

This server is home use and runs a single app (24x7) with one VDI.

Google was not much help......

Thanks for the help.

Answer 1

Some general info

• Each host needs to be licensed.
• A minimum of 8 core licenses is required for each physical processor and a minimum of 16 core licenses is required for each server.
• Core licenses are sold in packs of two.
• Standard Edition provides rights for up to 2 Operating System Environments or Windows Servers containers with Hyper-V isolation when all physical cores in the server are licensed. For each additional 1 or 2 VMs, all the physical cores in the server must be licensed again.
• DataCenter Edition provides rights for unlimited Operating System Environments or Windows Servers containers with Hyper-V isolation when all physical cores in the server are licensed.

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