Product details for Windows Server 2022 Datacenter

Unlimited virtualization possibilities
Windows Server 2022 Datacenter is designed for companies with demanding IT workloads and a large number of virtual instances. This edition provides unrestricted access to Windows Server containers and isolated Virtual OSE/Hyper-V containers. Create any number of virtual Windows Server instances and manage remote access (RRAS) without restrictions. The clear user interface makes assigning rights and resources particularly intuitive.

Advanced data center features
Compared to the Standard Edition, the Datacenter version offers additional enterprise features that noticeably optimize your IT infrastructure:

• Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) for high-performance, software-defined storage pools

• Software-Defined Networking (SDN) for flexible networking and segmentation

• Automatic VM Activation (AVMA) for smooth virtual machine deployment

Separate Client Access Licenses (CALs) for users and devices can be easily added through our store.

Innovations and hybrid integration
Windows Server 2022 Datacenter brings numerous innovations:

• Security updates with mandatory TLS 1.3 and Secured Core Boot

• Azure hybrid features such as Azure Automanage and hotpatching for VM images

• Optimized storage management for Azure Stack HCI

• Nested virtualization on AMD processors

When running in Azure, you also benefit from improved SMB over QUIC support and expanded migration tools. With Azure Arc, you can centrally manage your on-premises resources and Kubernetes clusters via the Azure portal and leverage containerized database services such as PostgreSQL Hyperscale or Azure SQL.

SMB performance improvements
After installation, you can expect significant improvements in the SMB network file sharing protocol:

• AES-256 encryption and accelerated encryption and signing processes

• Separate configuration of SMB encryption and signing for cluster nodes (Storage Spaces Direct and Cluster Shared Volumes)

• Data compression for faster transfers, controllable via PowerShell or Windows Admin Center

Versatile server roles and administration
Windows Server 2022 Datacenter covers all important server tasks:

• Active Directory for centralized authentication and policy management

• Hyper-V , Remote Desktop Services, DNS, DHCP, Windows Deployment Services

• Print and document services for comprehensive network management

Hyper-V Manager offers advanced features such as live storage migration, VM cloning, and affinity and anti-affinity rules.

System requirements

• 1.4 GHz 64-bit processor with x64 instruction set

• Support for NX/DEP, CMPXCHG16b, LAHF/SAHF, PrefetchW

• SLAT-capable CPU (EPT or NPT)

• At least 512 MB RAM (2 GB for desktop mode)

• ECC or comparable technology for physical hosts

Order your Windows Server 2022 Datacenter license now and benefit from maximum flexibility and performance for your corporate IT.