{"product_id":"windows-server-2022-standard","title":"Windows Server 2022 Standard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrosoft Windows Server 2022 Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e is a proven, widely deployed server operating system for physical servers and small virtual environments. It includes rights to run two virtual machines per fully licensed server and security updates through 2031. Buy a genuine \u003cstrong\u003eWindows Server 2022 Standard license key\u003c\/strong\u003e for domain controllers, file servers and line-of-business applications, with activation support included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWindows Server 2022 Standard Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecured-core server\u003c\/strong\u003e — hardware root of trust, firmware protection and virtualisation-based security on supported hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTLS 1.3 on by default\u003c\/strong\u003e and a built-in DNS-over-HTTPS client.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSMB AES-256 encryption\u003c\/strong\u003e and SMB compression for faster, safer file transfers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHyper-V improvements\u003c\/strong\u003e, including nested virtualisation on AMD processors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAzure hybrid tools\u003c\/strong\u003e — Azure Arc, Azure Backup and Storage Migration Service through Windows Admin Center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhen Is Server 2022 Standard the Right Choice?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatching existing infrastructure\u003c\/strong\u003e — your other servers already run 2022, and you want identical builds, drivers and group policies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication certification\u003c\/strong\u003e — your vendor certifies its software on Server 2022 but not yet on 2025.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical or lightly virtualised workloads\u003c\/strong\u003e needing no more than two VMs per host.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eRunning many VMs? \u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/windows-server-datacenter-2022\"\u003eWindows Server 2022 Datacenter\u003c\/a\u003e includes unlimited VMs, Storage Spaces Direct and SDN.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Windows Server 2022 leaves mainstream support on October 13, 2026 and then receives security updates until \u003cstrong\u003eOctober 14, 2031\u003c\/strong\u003e, according to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/lifecycle\/products\/windows-server-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMicrosoft's lifecycle page\u003c\/a\u003e. For new deployments that need the longest runway, consider \u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/windows-server-2025\"\u003eWindows Server 2025\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLicensing Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLicensing basis:\u003c\/strong\u003e per physical core, 16-core minimum per server, 8 per processor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVirtualisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 VMs (OSEs) per fully licensed server.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLicence type:\u003c\/strong\u003e one-time purchase, no subscription.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack options:\u003c\/strong\u003e choose the pack size in the options above. Your order confirmation lists exactly what the pack contains and how to activate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Install and Activate\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload the Windows Server 2022 ISO from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/evalcenter\/evaluate-windows-server-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMicrosoft Evaluation Center\u003c\/a\u003e and install the \u003cstrong\u003eDesktop Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eServer Core\u003c\/strong\u003e option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluation installs must be converted before a retail key will activate. Open an elevated Command Prompt and run: \u003ccode\u003eDISM \/Online \/Set-Edition:ServerStandard \/ProductKey:XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX \/AcceptEula\u003c\/code\u003e, then restart when prompted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the server is already a full (non-evaluation) installation, enter the key under \u003cstrong\u003eSettings → System → Activation\u003c\/strong\u003e or run \u003ccode\u003eslmgr \/ipk\u003c\/code\u003e followed by \u003ccode\u003eslmgr \/ato\u003c\/code\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivation is online, so make sure the server is connected to the internet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrefer a full walkthrough? Read our \u003ca href=\"\/nl\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-download-install-and-activate-windows-server-2022-standard\"\u003estep-by-step Server 2022 installation guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDo You Need Client Access Licences?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The server licence lets you run Windows Server; every user or device that connects to it also needs a Windows Server CAL. Remote Desktop users additionally need RDS CALs, such as our \u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/device-cal-for-windows-server-2022-remote-desktop-services-rds\"\u003eWindows Server 2022 RDS Device CALs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From MicrosoftSoftwareSwap?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30-day money-back guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e — if the key does not work for you, request a refund within 30 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifetime replacement warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e — if an activated key ever stops working, we replace it free of charge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant email delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e — key and activation instructions by email, usually within minutes, plus an invoice for your records.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree 24\/7 support\u003c\/strong\u003e by email and Discord, including activation and edition conversion help.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWindows Server 2022 Standard FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Windows Server 2022 still supported?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It receives monthly security updates until October 14, 2031. Mainstream support, which includes non-security fixes, ends on October 13, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShould I buy Server 2022 or Server 2025?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose 2025 for new deployments and the longest support. Choose 2022 when you need to match existing servers or a vendor requires it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I upgrade Server 2022 to 2025 later?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, in place, but you need a Windows Server 2025 licence to do so.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many VMs can I run?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo VMs per fully licensed server. License all cores again to add two more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy does my key return an edition error?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe installed edition probably isn't Standard, or it's an evaluation build. 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