Windows Server 2025 Standard vs Datacenter

Windows Server 2025 Standard vs Datacenter The Standard and Datacenter editions of Windows Server 2025 differ significantly in features, virtualization support, and pricing. Here are the mainly differences: 1. Virtualization Support Windows Server 2025 Standard : Each license allows 2 virtual machines (VMs) plus 1 Hyper-V host. Windows Server 2025 Datacenter : Provides unlimited virtual machines, making it ideal for large-scale virtualization environments. 2. Container Support Windows Server 2025 Standard : Supports unlimited Windows containers but is limited to 2 Hyper-V containers. Windows Server 2025 Datacenter : Supports unlimited Windows containers and Hyper-V containers. 3. Storage Features Windows Server 2025 Standard : Storage Replica is limited to 1 partnership and 1 volume (up to 2TB). Does not support Storage Spaces Direct. Windows Server 2025 Datacenter : Unlimited Storage Replica partnerships. Supports Storage Spaces Direct, enabling hyper-converged infrastructure (HC...