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SQL Server 2022 Standard + Windows Server 2022 Standard
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LanguageEN
Operating system
Windows
WindowsNumber of cores2 Core
Usage scopeBusiness
Licence durationPerpetual
Licence typeESD (electronic)
Windows Server 2022 Standard
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 Standard (2-Core)
Windows Server 2022 Standard is a reliable and secure Microsoft server operating system, designed for enterprise workloads with advanced security, virtualisation and hybrid infrastructure capabilities with Azure.
Windows Server 2022 Standard introduces AES-256 encryption, secured-core server, DNS over HTTPS, and significant improvements for Hyper-V and Azure Arc. Ideal for physical server infrastructures or limited virtualisation.
Windows Server 2022 Standard 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 Standard (2-Core)
Delivers advanced multi-layer security, hybrid capabilities with the Azure platform, and a flexible platform for modernising applications with containers.
Key features
Windows Server 2022 Standard provides advanced multi-layer security features to protect modern server infrastructure.
- Secured-core server with hardware-based protection
- Credential Guard for domain credential protection
- BitLocker encryption for data-at-rest protection
- TLS 1.3 by default for secure communications
- DNS over HTTPS for DNS query privacy
- Windows Defender with advanced threat protection
- 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 is designed to ensure reliability and performance for critical 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 Standard a lifetime licence or a subscription?
It is a perpetual licence: pay £49.99 once and use it without an expiry date, subscription or renewals.
How many servers can I use the licence on?
The licence covers 1 installation on a single server. Activating Windows Server 2022 Standard on multiple servers requires multiple licences.
How do delivery and activation work?
You receive the genuine product key by email after purchase. Enter it during installation or in the Windows Server 2022 activation settings to activate the system.
Is this a genuine, legitimate licence with an invoice?
Yes. The licence is genuine and legitimate, and we issue an invoice for every order.
What is the difference between Standard and Datacenter?
Standard is designed for server environments with limited virtualisation, while Datacenter is suited to highly virtualised environments with many virtual machines. If your infrastructure uses only a few VMs, Standard is the more suitable choice.
