Windows Server 2022 Datacenter - Perpetual License

Windows Server 2022 is the server operating system developed by Microsoft and released in August 2021: it runs file, print, web and application services, domain controllers and virtual machines on physical or virtual hardware, with a strong focus on security and hybrid cloud scenarios. It is meant for system administrators, companies and IT departments that need a current server platform, from a single office server to a virtualisation host or a machine connected to Azure services. What you buy is an activation key for Windows Server 2022: the key is entered during installation or afterwards in the Activation settings and activates the copy on the server.

This product is a perpetual license key for Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: it does not expire and can be used on 2 PCs running Windows. The key is delivered by email together with the activation instructions.

A typical setup combines Active Directory, DNS and DHCP for the company network, a file server for shared folders and several Hyper-V virtual machines for business applications, all managed from the browser with Windows Admin Center. Client access licences, when needed, are not included and are licensed separately. Windows Server 2022 receives security updates from Microsoft until October 2031.

Key Features:

• Secured-core server: On certified hardware, TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, System Guard and virtualisation-based security work together to protect the firmware, the boot process and the credentials stored on the server.
• Hyper-V virtualisation: The built-in hypervisor runs Windows and Linux virtual machines; how many virtual instances the key covers is not stated by the supplier and follows Microsoft's licensing terms for the edition.
• Server roles and Active Directory: Domain controller, DNS, DHCP, file and print server, IIS web server, Remote Desktop Services and other roles are added from Server Manager or PowerShell.
• Encrypted connections: TLS 1.3 is enabled by default and the DNS client supports DNS over HTTPS, so network traffic and name resolution are better protected.
• Containers and Windows Admin Center: Smaller Windows container images, improved Kubernetes support and the browser-based Windows Admin Center console simplify modern workloads and daily administration.

Product Details:

• Product: Microsoft Windows Server 2022
• Version: Windows Server 2022, 64-bit
• License Type: perpetual license key, no expiry
• Platform: Windows
• Devices: 2 PCs
• Language: Multilingual (English, German, French, Italian, Russian and other languages; the language depends on the installation media used)
• Delivery: license key and instructions by email after payment confirmation (usually within a few hours)
• Activation: online, license key entered in the application
• Region: not specified – if you need activation in a specific country, contact us before ordering
• Publisher: Microsoft

System Requirements:

• Processor: 1.4 GHz 64-bit processor compatible with the x64 instruction set, with NX/DEP, SLAT, CMPXCHG16b, LAHF/SAHF and PrefetchW support
• Memory: 512 MB of RAM (2 GB for the installation with Desktop Experience)
• Storage: 32 GB of free disk space
• Other: Gigabit Ethernet network adapter; UEFI firmware with Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 needed for some security features

How to Activate:

1. Install Windows Server 2022 from the installation media of the edition you purchased (a USB stick or ISO file) and choose the installation with or without Desktop Experience.
2. After the first sign-in open Settings, Update and Security, Activation and choose Change product key, or run slmgr /ipk followed by the key from an administrator command prompt.
3. Enter the 25-character key and confirm: the server connects to Microsoft and activation completes online in a few moments.
4. Check that the Activation page says Windows is activated, then run Windows Update to install the latest security updates.

Delivery:

This product is delivered digitally. After your purchase is confirmed, the license key and activation guidance are sent to the email address provided at checkout. Delivery times may vary depending on the product type.