Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
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Windows Server 2022 Core
Hello! I can't find the exact information anywhere, and I have come across equal versions. In the case of purchasing Windows Server 2022 Standard/Datacenter - 2 Core license, does the customer receive an activation key or is such a key available only…
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Azure Stack HCI Licensing & Technical question
Hi Team, The Azure stack HCI pricing article https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/details/azure-stack/hci/ states below line Azure Stack HCI is priced on a per physical core basis on your on-premises servers. Or if you are a Windows Server…
asked 2024-08-27T10:27:18.03+00:00
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Kadam, Yogesh
0
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edited a comment 2024-09-19T09:17:31.09+00:00
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Mounika Reddy Anumandla
235
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How to Ensure ePKEA Activation Allocation is Not Exhausted?
We use ePKEA product keys to activate Windows for our customers. Currently, we use SLMGR.vbs /cpky to remove the product key from the registry to prevent ePKEA from being exposed to attacks and to ensure that our ePKEA activation allocation is not…
Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,500 questions
Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
5,332 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,478 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
88 questions
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
51 questions
asked 2024-09-18T08:09:33.9033333+00:00
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Hicari Huang
0
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commented 2024-09-19T03:27:10.23+00:00
Hicari Huang
0
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2 answers
Windows Server 2022 Hyper-V licensing costs
Hi, I manage the IT department of a small company in Australia. We are currently using VMWare per CPU based perpetual license purchased prior to Broadcom acquisition on 4 hosts + VCenter Server Currently I am considering to only use a single host with 64…
asked 2024-09-12T07:19:11.5266667+00:00
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Charm Abeywardana
0
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commented 2024-09-16T07:01:18.2733333+00:00
Charm Abeywardana
0
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2 answers
Activating Windows Server 2022 (Evaluation) with Windows Server 2019 Retail Key
Hi all, I have a Dell server and a Windows Server Standard 2019 retail key. Recently, I installed Windows Server Standard 2022 (Evaluation). Here are my questions: Is it possible to activate the Windows Server 2022 Evaluation using my Windows Server…
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,957 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
88 questions
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
51 questions
asked 2024-09-11T04:11:32.26+00:00
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Vardhan Joshi
51
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answered 2024-09-12T13:12:03.6333333+00:00
Vardhan Joshi
51
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Need Help with Windows Server 2022 License Activation After VM Crash
Hello, I’m facing an issue with my Windows Server 2022 license and would appreciate some guidance. Details: I purchased a Windows Server 2022 license and activated it on two VMs. Recently, both VMs crashed, and I’m now trying to activate the license…
asked 2024-09-10T15:47:31.1033333+00:00
JanakKhadka
546
Reputation points
commented 2024-09-11T20:49:12.2166667+00:00
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Darrell Gorter
1,791
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Do I Need Cals for Windows Server datacenter 16 core and SQL Server 2022 Enterprice 2 Core
Hello, my name is Faruq, and I work with a Microsoft Reseller company. We receive a request from a client for the following items: Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Enterprise 2 Core License Pack - Perpetual License x8 Microsoft Windows Server 2022…
asked 2024-09-06T06:25:56.1066667+00:00
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Faruq Bello
20
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accepted 2024-09-06T06:47:00.3966667+00:00
Faruq Bello
20
Reputation points
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Add another keyhost to the existing -AD-based activation
Hi guys, I have a problem. In my company I have AD-based windows activation, some time ago and it was used with a datacenter2016 host key. Today I have new domain-joined windows 2019 servers without activating, and now we bought a datacenter 2019 host…
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SQL on Virtual Machine with Self-Install SQL server in Azure
We have deployed a Windows Server 2016 virtual machine in Azure. We now need to install SQL Server Standard edition on it. During the installation process, we are prompted to enter a key to proceed. We want to convey that we will be using a PAYG SQL…
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Windows Server 2022 RDS License Error
I have a 2022 Windows Server recently installed. I was able to fix through registry keys the CAL license to be "per user", however my main issue now is that the license diagnose says "The Remote Desktop Session Host server is within its…
asked 2024-08-07T17:50:20.24+00:00
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Sunshine Xiong
0
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commented 2024-09-03T07:21:20.76+00:00
Karlie Weng
18,111
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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After enter cdkey,Windows server 2022 become bluescreen
Device: Dell server Operation: After installing Windows server 2022 English Standard Edition, use cdkey to activate it. After restarting, blue screen of death occurs. Microsoft has confirmed that cdkey is valid, and replacing multiple English versions…
asked 2024-08-29T05:50:11.1933333+00:00
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仁 刘
0
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commented 2024-09-02T08:34:00.2833333+00:00
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Hania Lian
14,181
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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Requesting temporary increase license in partner center support ticket
Hello team, Does it cost anything when we ask partner center team to temporary increase license key that purchase under CSP
asked 2024-08-30T07:17:09.7333333+00:00
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ArRashid-3738
40
Reputation points
commented 2024-08-30T07:50:06.2066667+00:00
Junjie Zhu - MSFT
17,396
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer
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Virtual Machine Series Windows vs Virtual Machine License meter
What is the difference between "Virtual Machine Series x Windows" and Virtual Machine License in Azure Billing?
asked 2024-08-05T05:23:03.6166667+00:00
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Vince Ariel Mangaban
20
Reputation points
accepted 2024-08-11T23:59:31.07+00:00
Vince Ariel Mangaban
20
Reputation points
2 answers
DISM Windows activation
Hello, I recently joined a company as a IT technical support, I need assistance / Explanation regarding our Windows installation process. We use two USB drives for installations: one with a Windows 10 ISO and another with a Windows 11 ISO. During the…
Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,500 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,478 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
88 questions
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
51 questions
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Calculation of Required Licenses for Transition from WinSer22 Standard Evaluation to WinSer22 Standard
Good day, We are using an HPE DL360Gen10 server as a Hyper-V host. The server has 2 CPUs with 16 cores each. We have purchased licenses for WinSer22 and additional licensing for 16 cores. The license activation process was handled by the local HPE…
asked 2024-08-04T11:30:34.92+00:00
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Iakushev Georgii
0
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answered 2024-08-06T09:40:54.6566667+00:00
Konstantinos Passadis
19,076
Reputation points MVP
1 answer
Is screen recording feature available in Windows Server 2022 Remote Desktop Services - 1 Device CAL
Is screen recording feature available in Windows Server 2022 Remote Desktop Services - 1 Device CAL
asked 2024-07-09T07:32:38.7666667+00:00
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Mudasir Bari
21
Reputation points
commented 2024-08-05T08:47:06.71+00:00
Hania Lian
14,181
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer
Using RDS CAL License on Multiple Servers
I have 200 RDS CALs and I want to install them in my data center (DC) and disaster recovery (DR) setup. Is it possible to use the same RDS CAL license for 2 servers in the DC and 1 server in the DR? If not, how can I install the licenses across both DC…
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Cannot Activate Windows Server 2022 Datacenter Azure Edition
Hello, I have a product key for Windows Server 2022 Datacenter Edition, which works fine on the same edition of the server. However, I do have a server with "Windows Server 2022 Datacenter Azure Edition" and the same key does not work on that…
asked 2024-08-01T14:38:49.8866667+00:00
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Daniel G
0
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answered 2024-08-01T23:30:30.4133333+00:00
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KarishmaTiwari-MSFT
19,952
Reputation points Microsoft Employee
1 answer
Remote desktop licensing mode is not configured
Hi. We have a Windows 2019 Server. It is workgroup server & not part of domain. Its been running fine since 3 to 4 years. We are seeing below message when trying to RDP to server since last 3 months. 2 concurrent RDP connections are enough & we…
Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
5,332 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,510 questions
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
51 questions
asked 2024-07-31T09:54:52.93+00:00
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Sowjanya RK
0
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answered 2024-07-31T18:40:58.8033333+00:00
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Jacen Wang
475
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
0 answers
Is the Windows Server 2022 User CAL license renewed annually?
Does the Windows Server 2022 User CAL license require yearly renewal?
asked 2024-07-16T08:48:03.6966667+00:00
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Eva Cheong
51
Reputation points
asked 2024-07-16T08:48:03.6966667+00:00
Eva Cheong
51
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