Windows Server 2022 Standard Edition
Windows Server Standard is a server operating system developed by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems. It is designed to run on server hardware and is tailored for business and enterprise environments, providing essential features for managing and hosting network services, applications, and data.
Windows Server Standard is one of the editions of the Windows Server operating system, and it offers a balance of features, performance, and licensing cost suitable for medium-sized businesses and organizations.
Key features of Windows Server Standard include:
Server Roles and Features: Windows Server Standard supports a wide range of server roles and features, allowing administrators to install and configure services like Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), File and Storage Services, Web Server (IIS), DNS Server, DHCP Server, and more.User and Device CALs: Windows Server Standard requires Client Access Licenses (CALs) for each user or device that accesses the server. User CALs are assigned to individual users, while Device CALs are assigned to devices (such as computers or mobile devices).Virtualization: Windows Server Standard allows for running two virtual instances (Virtual Machines) of the server on the licensed hardware, giving organizations flexibility in deploying and managing multiple server environments.Data Deduplication: This feature helps reduce storage space usage by identifying and eliminating duplicate data across the server's file system.Server Core: Windows Server Standard offers the option to install the "Server Core" configuration, which provides a minimalistic, command-line-only interface, reducing the server's attack surface and resource consumption.Remote Desktop Services: Windows Server Standard allows organizations to deploy Remote Desktop Services (RDS), enabling users to access applications and desktops remotely.Windows Admin Center: Windows Server Standard integrates with Windows Admin Center, a web-based management tool that offers a centralized interface for managing multiple servers and services.Hyper-V: Windows Server Standard includes the Hyper-V role, enabling the creation and management of virtual machines for server virtualization.
Windows Server Standard is suitable for organizations that require basic server functionalities, such as running network services, hosting websites and applications, and managing user accounts and resources. For larger enterprises with more advanced requirements, Microsoft also offers Windows Server Datacenter, which includes additional features and unlimited virtualization rights, but at a higher licensing cost.
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