Description
Designed for demanding enterprise environments, Windows Server 2022 Datacenter offers unparalleled performance, scalability, and security. This OEM full package provides the core operating system and licensing for your server infrastructure.
Key Features:
- Core-Based Licensing: Purchase licenses based on the number of virtual cores on your server, optimizing costs.
- Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI): Simplify IT infrastructure with integrated computing, storage, and networking.
- Azure Arc Enabled: Extend Azure management and services to on-premises environments.
- Software-Defined Networking (SDN): Achieve network agility and flexibility.
- Storage Spaces Direct: Build highly available and scalable storage solutions.
- Enhanced Security: Protect your data with advanced threat protection.
- Unrestricted Virtualization: Run an unlimited number of virtual machines.
- Hybrid Cloud Capabilities: Seamlessly integrate on-premises and cloud environments.
Ideal For:
- Large enterprises with demanding workloads
- Organizations requiring high availability and scalability
- Businesses seeking to modernize their data center infrastructure
- Companies leveraging hybrid cloud environments
What’s Included:
- Windows Server 2022 Datacenter installation media
- Product key for activation
- Core-based licensing
Note: This is an OEM version of Windows Server 2022 Datacenter, designed for new server builds. It cannot be transferred to another server. Accurate core licensing requires careful calculation based on your hardware configuration.
System Requirements:
Note: These are general system requirements. Optimal performance may vary based on specific workloads and applications. Always consult Microsoft’s official documentation for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Hardware Requirements:
- Processor: 64-bit processor with support for NX and DEP, CMPXCHG16b, LAHF/SAHF, and PrefetchW instructions.
- Memory (RAM): Minimum 512 MB for Server Core installation, 2 GB for Server with Desktop Experience. However, for production environments, significantly more RAM is recommended.
- Hard Disk Space: Minimum 32 GB available disk space for installation. SSDs are highly recommended for improved performance.
- Network Adapter: Ethernet adapter with a minimum speed of 1 Gigabit per second.
Recommended Hardware:
- Processor: High-performance, multi-core processor for demanding workloads.
- Memory (RAM): 32 GB or more for optimal performance and running multiple applications.
- Hard Disk Space: Large-capacity SSD or NVMe storage for improved I/O performance.
- Network Adapter: Multiple network adapters for high throughput and redundancy.
Software Requirements:
- Basic input/output system (BIOS) or Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI): To support booting the operating system.
- Device drivers: Compatible drivers for all connected hardware components.
- Additional software: Depending on specific roles and features, additional software might be required.
Compatibility Considerations:
- Server Roles: The specific hardware requirements may vary depending on the server roles you intend to install and configure.
- Virtualization: For running virtual machines, consider hardware virtualization support (Intel VT-x or AMD-V).
- Storage: For large-scale deployments or high-performance workloads, consider using hardware RAID controllers or software-defined storage solutions.
- Networking: For high availability and failover, consider redundant network adapters and switches.
Important Considerations:
- ECC memory: Highly recommended to prevent data corruption in server environments.
- 64-bit architecture: Windows Server 2022 Datacenter is a 64-bit operating system.
- Processor features: Support for virtualization technologies is essential for running virtual machines.
By meeting these system requirements, you can ensure optimal performance and scalability for your Windows Server 2022 Datacenter environment. However, for specific workloads and application requirements, additional hardware and software resources might be necessary.
