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Virtualization rules license

Salves 501 Reputation points
2020-08-10T02:40:39.083+00:00

Hi,

I can virtualize up to two Windows VMs on a Windows Standard server as per the documentation.

But I was told that no function or feature can be installed on the host server.

But if I have applications developed and running as windows services, but they are not functions or features, can I use it?

Thank you.

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  1. Dave Patrick 426.2K Reputation points MVP
    2020-08-10T03:02:16.417+00:00

    You can but running other roles, applications or processes on host takes away one of the two Operating System Environments

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  2. Carl Fan 6,836 Reputation points
    2020-08-10T10:10:09.567+00:00

    Hi,
    As far as I know, for standard edition, you could create many VMs, but only activate two VMs.
    According to your description, after running two VMs , the host (physical) server can't add function or feature.
    I found this information in the offical pdf file.
    When a customer is running all allowed virtual instances, the physical instance may be used only to manage and service the virtual instances. For information
    about licensing in virtual environments

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    Best Regards,
    Carl