Windows Server Licensing Wizard
Answer a few questions to get personalized licensing recommendations for your Windows Server deployment.
Where will you run Windows Server?
This helps us determine the best licensing model and any cloud benefits you may qualify for.
What will you use Windows Server for?
Different workloads have different feature requirements that affect which edition you need.
How many Windows Server VMs per host?
Standard edition allows 2 VMs; Datacenter provides unlimited VMs per licensed host.
Do you have existing Windows Server licenses?
Existing licenses with Software Assurance can save significant money on Azure.
How many physical cores per server?
Windows Server is licensed per physical core (minimum 16 cores per server, 8 per processor).
Where are you located?
We'll show you partners in your region for better pricing and local support.
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These trusted partners can help you purchase licenses and provide local support.
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