Windows Server 2022 Datacenter compared to Windows Server 2022 Standard

Windows Server 2022 has only been on the market for a short time. Moreover, there are different variants of this edition and the price difference is not insignificant. For this reason, it is important to know how they differ. In this article we will show you the differences between Windows Server 2022 Datacenter and Windows Server 2022 Standard.

To introduce the two different Windows servers, we introduce each of them separately.

What is Windows Server 2022 Datacenter?

Windows Server 2022 Datacenter is often chosen for virtualisation as it allows an unlimited number of virtual machines on a physical host. Windows Server Datacenter requires Client Access Licenses (CALs) to access the server.

Windows Server 2022 Datacenter includes the following features:

• The basic functions of Windows Server 2022
• Guardian Hyper-V Host Support
• The use of unlimited virtual machines (VM)
• Software defined networks
• The option to create a memory replica
• A Direct storage
• Protected virtual machines
• 1 Hyper-V host

What is Windows Server 2022 Standard?

The "basic version" of Windows Server 2022 is Windows Server 2022 Standard. This version is primarily intended for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or organisations that do not need all the features of the Datacenter version. One of these features is support for Host Guardian Hyper-V or software-defined networks. The Windows Server 2022 Standard version also requires CALs to access Windows Server Standard.

The following functions are included in Windows Server 2022 Standard:

• The basic functions of Windows Server 2022
• 2 virtual machines (VM)
• 1 Hyper-V host

What are the main differences between Windows Server 2022 Datacenter and Windows Server 2022 Standard?

The basic differences between Standard and Datacenter have already been explained above. In the following we explain the differences in detail.

• Virtual machines: The Windows Server 2022 Standard version comes with 2 VMs, while Datacenter has unlimited virtual machines (VMs).
• Shielded virtual machines: These are shielded virtual machines that are only enabled in Windows Server 2022 Datacenter.
• Software Defined Networking: Enables efficient network configuration to improve network monitoring and performance. It is important to note that Software Defined Networking is only available for Windows Server 2022 Datacenter.
• Storage Mirroring: gives you more disaster recovery features. It is important to note that this option can only be used with Windows Server Datacenter.
• Direct storage: With the direct storage option, you can make better use of the server's internal memory. This function is also only enabled for Windows Server Datacenter.
• Guardian Hyper-V Host Support: Enables the configuration of monitored hosts and the execution of shielded VMs. The use of shielded virtual machines can only be used with the Windows Server Datacenter version.

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