Windows 2019 standard licensing host

Question

Hello,

We would like to install windows 2k19 standard on 6 virtual machines which will be manage from a physical server (2x12cores).
In our understanding, we should :
physical server : 2x12cores = 24cores
6vms :

• 1x16lic + 4x2lic = 24 cores (2vms)
• 1x16lic + 4x2lic = 24 cores (2vms)
• 1x16lic + 4x2lic = 24 cores (2vms)
  We should buy : 3x16lic + 12x2lic = 72 cores ?

Thank you for your help
Regards

Answer 1

Hi @Cesar Oaks ,

Please note that these are technical forums, and is not meant for providing legal advice on licensing. licensing questions are best asked directly to a trained Microsoft licensing specialist.

You can contact Microsoft directly and discuss your licensing needs - www.microsoft.com/licensing

You'll also find some licensing information here:

• https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/pricing
• Windows Server 2019 Licensing Datasheet

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Best regards,
Leon

Answer 2

@Cesar Oaks
Hi,
You need to license each physical host for a minimum of 16 cores. Each Windows standard license covers 2 VMs on the same host. If the VMs can move, then you need a license for each host.
For 6 VMs, you could do 6 standard licenses. (3 per host, each license covers 2 VMs, so 6 VMs per host which would allow you to have all 6 on either side).
As LeonLaude said, since this is a technical forum and not a licensing one, if you need a definite answer you'd better contact your reseller or a trained Microsoft licensing specialist regarding your licensing questions.

Please contact the Microsoft Activation Center.

Hope above information can help you.

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