Windows Server 2022 Standard Multi-Layered Security and Flexible Licensing for Business Servers

Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Standard - Core-Based Licensing for Small to Medium Business Infrastructure

Core-Based Licensing Explained

Windows Server 2022 Standard employs a straightforward core-based licensing model that scales with your business:

• Core Counting - Licenses are based on the number of physical processor cores in your server
• License Packs - Available in 2-core and 16-core license packs for flexible purchasing
• Minimum Requirements - Each physical processor must be licensed with a minimum of 8 cores
• Server Minimum - Each server must be licensed with a minimum of 16 cores
• Virtualization Rights - Each fully licensed server includes rights for 2 virtual machines
• License Stacking - Add additional licenses to the same server to support more VMs
• Client Access - Requires Windows Server CALs for user or device access

Small to Medium Business Focus

Windows Server 2022 Standard includes features specifically valuable for small to medium businesses:

• Simplified Management - Windows Admin Center provides intuitive browser-based management
• Lower Entry Cost - More affordable than Datacenter edition for smaller virtualization needs
• Essential Workloads - Optimized for the most common SMB server workloads
• Scalable Platform - Grows with your business from small office to multiple locations
• Reduced Complexity - Streamlined deployment and configuration options
• Integrated Security - Built-in protection without requiring additional security products
• Business Continuity - Essential backup and recovery features included

Domain Services for Business

• Centralized Authentication - Single sign-on for business applications and services
• Group Policy - Centralized configuration management for users and computers
• Organizational Units - Logical structure for managing users, groups, and computers
• LDAP Integration - Connect third-party applications to your directory
• Federation Services - Extend authentication to cloud applications
• Certificate Services - Issue and manage digital certificates
• Rights Management - Control access to sensitive documents

File Storage Solutions

• File Server Resource Manager - Quota management and file screening
• Data Deduplication - Reduce storage requirements by eliminating duplicate data
• Storage Replica - Synchronous and asynchronous replication for disaster recovery
• Storage Spaces - Software-defined storage for improved resilience and performance
• Work Folders - Secure access to file shares from any device
• DFS Namespaces - Simplified access to geographically distributed file shares
• SMB Protocol - Secure and efficient file sharing with SMB 3.1.1

Business Continuity Features

Windows Server 2022 Standard includes essential business continuity capabilities:

• Windows Server Backup - Built-in backup and recovery tools
• System State Backup - Protect critical system configuration
• Bare Metal Recovery - Restore servers to new hardware if needed
• Storage Replica - Block-level replication between servers or clusters
• Cluster Aware Updating - Update clustered servers with minimal downtime
• NIC Teaming - Network adapter fault tolerance
• Storage Resiliency - Automatic recovery from storage failures

Scalable Architecture

Windows Server 2022 Standard is designed to scale with your business needs:

• Hardware Support - Support for the latest server hardware
• Memory Capacity - Up to 48TB of RAM per server
• Processor Support - Up to 2,048 logical processors
• Clustering - Failover clustering for high availability
• Network Capacity - Support for high-speed network adapters
• Storage Growth - Easily expand storage capacity as needed
• Workload Expansion - Add server roles and features as business requirements evolve