LanguageEN
Operating system
Windows
WindowsNumber of cores2 Core
Usage scopeBusiness
Licence durationPerpetual
Licence typeESD (electronic)
Windows Server 2022 Datacenter
VersionVersions include different applications and features: compare editions and choose the one that suits you best.
EditionSoftware release year: newer versions include new features and longer support.
Media100% digital delivery: receive your key and download by email, with no physical media.
LanguageEN
Operating systemWindows
WindowsNumber of cores2 Core
Usage scopeBusiness
Licence durationPerpetual
Licence typeESD (electronic)
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Windows Server 2022 Datacenter (2-Core)
Windows Server 2022 Datacenter is the comprehensive edition of the Microsoft server operating system for data centres and cloud environments. It offers unlimited virtualisation rights, advanced security features and native Azure integration.
Windows Server 2022 Datacenter offers unlimited virtualisation, Shielded VMs, Storage Spaces Direct, and advanced security and networking features for the most demanding data centres.
Windows Server 2022 Datacenter features
Greater scalability
A physical server can now have 48 TB of RAM, 64 sockets and 2,048 logical cores for unprecedented performance.
Windows Admin Center
Advanced reporting capabilities to monitor how features are enabled and used in your environment.
Security patches without restarting
Hotpatching lets you apply security updates without restarting the server, reducing downtime.
Trusted Platform Module
TPM ensures secure storage of security data, protecting cryptographic keys and credentials.
Virtualisation-based security
VBS isolates critical processes in a protected environment, defending the server from advanced threats.
Memory protection
Control Flow Guard protects the server from memory corruption exploits and sophisticated attacks.
Improved storage migration
Storage Migration Service improvements for more efficient and reliable data transfers.
GPU virtualisation
Reduce network traffic and improve graphics performance with advanced GPU virtualisation support.
Windows Server 2022 Datacenter (2-Core)
Delivers advanced multi-layer security, unlimited virtualisation, hybrid capabilities with the Azure platform, and a flexible platform for modernising applications with containers.
Key Datacenter features
Windows Server 2022 Datacenter provides the most comprehensive set of features for highly virtualised data centres and cloud environments.
- Unlimited virtualisation rights with Hyper-V
- Storage Spaces Direct for software-defined storage
- Shielded Virtual Machines for VM data protection
- Secured-core server with hardware-based protection
- TLS 1.3 by default for secure communications
- DNS over HTTPS for DNS query privacy
- AES-256 encryption for the SMB protocol
Windows Server in Azure
Windows Server 2022 introduces features designed for cloud and hybrid environments.
- Azure Arc — centralised management of on-premises servers through the Azure portal
- Storage Migration Service — simplified data migration to Windows Server 2022
- SMB over QUIC — secure file server access without a VPN via the QUIC protocol
Windows Server 2022
Windows Server 2022 Datacenter is designed to ensure reliability and performance for the most critical and demanding workloads.
- Advanced protection with multi-layer security and secured-core server
- Support for high-performance server hardware with broad scalability
- Modern management with Windows Admin Center and PowerShell automation tools
Windows Server and Azure Arc
The integration between Windows Server 2022 and Azure Arc lets you manage on-premises servers with cloud tools.
- Centralised management via Azure Arc for local and multi-cloud servers
- Application of compliance and security policies from Azure to on-premises servers
- Centralised monitoring and updates for the entire server infrastructure
Advanced multi-layer security
In the face of growing cybersecurity threats, protection remains a top priority. Windows Server 2022 introduces enhanced protection features through Secured-core server technology and secure connectivity.
Secured-core server
Secured-core server uses TPM 2.0, virtualisation-based security (VBS) and hypervisor-protected code integrity to create a trusted execution environment, protecting against firmware and operating system attacks.
Secure connectivity
The TLS 1.3 protocol is enabled by default, AES-256 encryption protects SMB traffic, and DNS over HTTPS support ensures the privacy of name resolution queries for secure data in transit.
Flexible application platform
Give your developers and IT specialists the ability to build applications quickly and confidently with modern container and .NET support.
Optimised Windows containers
Windows Server 2022 offers improvements for containerised workloads with reduced image sizes, better application compatibility, and advanced Kubernetes orchestration support. Windows container support has been optimised for better performance and greater reliability.
Easier .NET application deployment
Windows Server 2022 facilitates .NET application containerisation through Windows Admin Center. You can migrate existing applications to containers and deploy them in Kubernetes environments, modernising your application infrastructure without rewriting source code.
Comparison: Windows Server 2022 Standard vs Datacenter
Standard
DatacenterHyper-V and virtualisation
Active Directory and DNS
Storage Spaces Direct
Software Defined Networking
Unlimited virtual machines
Advanced Hyper-V isolation
Storage Replica
Shielded Virtual Machines
Product specifications
Language version:EN
Usage scope:Business
Licence type:Commercial
Number of cores:2 Core
Product version:ESD (electronic)
Licence duration:Unlimited
Operating systems:Windows Server
Technical requirements
Processor:1.4 GHz 64-bit
RAM:512 MB (2 GB with Desktop Experience)
Disk space:32 GB
Frequently asked questions
Is Windows Server 2022 Datacenter a lifetime licence or a subscription?
It is a perpetual licence: purchase it once for £49.99 and it remains valid without an expiry date or annual fees.
How many servers does this licence cover?
The licence covers 1 installation on a single server. Additional servers require additional licences.
How do I receive and activate Windows Server 2022 Datacenter?
After purchase, you receive the genuine product key by email. Enter it during installation or in the Windows Server 2022 activation settings to activate the system.
Is the licence genuine, and is an invoice issued?
Yes. We sell genuine, compliant licences and issue an invoice for every purchase.
What is the difference between Datacenter and Standard?
Datacenter is designed for highly virtualised server environments, supporting a large number of virtual machines. Standard is suited to limited virtualisation. Choose Datacenter if your infrastructure makes extensive use of VMs.
