Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Standard Edition (16 Core Add-On License)

Windows Server 2025 Standard edition is a core-based licensed server OS designed for low-density or non-virtualized environments and hybrid cloud integration scenarios. This edition enhances security, scalability, and cloud agility with seamless Azure Arc integration, improved Active Directory protections, and optional hotpatching capabilities for Azure Arc-enabled servers.

Key Enhancements:

• Core-Based Licensing: Sold in core license packs including 16-core add-on licenses.
• Advanced Security: Multilayered security features with updated cryptographic support and Active Directory improvements.
• Hybrid Cloud Management: Native Azure Arc integration for centralized management across on-premises and cloud.
• Hyper-V Improvements: Supports substantially larger VM virtual processors and memory limits for Generation 2 VMs.
• Storage Performance: NVMe IOPS acceleration, ReFS-optimized deduplication and compression, and Storage Spaces Direct enhancements.
• AI & GPU Workload Support: Enhanced GPU partitioning and AI workload optimizations.

Licensing & Activation:

• This product is a 16-core add-on license pack (DSP OEM channel) without physical media or product key.


• Activation requires a Tracking ID included in the packaging.


• No refunds or downgrades are permitted.


• Activation is completed via the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC).

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For more information and licensing guidance, visit: [Microsoft Windows Server 2025](https://www.microsoft.com/windows-server)