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 (HCI).


4. Advanced Features

Windows Server 2025 Standard:

No support for Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Network Controller, or Shielded VMs.

No Host Guardian Hyper-V Support.


Windows Server 2025 Datacenter:

Supports SDN, Network Controller, and Shielded VMs, enhancing security and management.

Supports GPU partitioning, useful for AI/GPU-intensive workloads.


5. Pricing

Windows Server 2025 Standard:  

$80.00 (includes 16 core ) at keyingo.com.

Windows Server 2025 Datacenter : 

$90.00  (includes 16 core ) at keyingo.com.

Summary:

Windows Server 2025 Standard: Best for small businesses or physical server deployments with low virtualization needs.

Windows Server 2025 Datacenter: Designed for large-scale virtualization, hyper-converged infrastructure, and high-security environments, such as cloud providers and enterprise data centers.

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