can you install windows server 2022 essentials on a server with 16 cores

Question

Can you install windows server 2022 essential on a server with an intel 4314 CPU?

Answer 1

You couldn't, also note that it's an OEM product.

Up to 10 cores and 1 VM on single-socket servers. Windows Server Essentials is available through our OEM Server Hardware partners.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/pricing

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server-essentials/get-started/hardware-limits

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/UseTerms/OEM/WindowsServer2022/2022Essentials/UseTerms_OEM_WindowsServer2022_2022Essentials_English.htm

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