Microsoft Windows Server Standard - 16 Core License (w/ Software Assurance)
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Edition Features
Feature Standard Datacenter
Core Windows Server functionality
Hybrid integration
OSEs*/Hyper-V isolated containers 2 Unlimited
Windows Server containers Unlimited Unlimited
Storage Replica Limited to single Storage Replica volume up to 2TB
Software-defined networking
Software-defined storage
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Windows Server 2022 introduces advanced multi-layer security, hybrid capabilities with Azure and flexible application platform.
Advanced multilayer security
Elevate the security posture of your organization starting with the operating system.
Hybrid capabilities with Azure
Extend your datacenter to Azure for greater IT efficiency
Flexible application platform
Empower developers and IT pros with an application platform to build and deploy diverse applications.
Unbeatable offers on Azure
See how your cost savings will add up on Azure with offers such as Azure Hybrid Benefit and Extended Security Updates.
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 vs 2019
Feature Windows Server 2022 Windows Server 2019
New Windows Admin Center
Automatic Windows Admin Center Updates
Automated Extension Lifecycle Management
Event Workspace to track data
Detachable Events Overview Screen Built in Configurable
Configurable Destination Virtual Switch
Customizable Columns for VM Information
Upgraded Hyper V Manager
Action Bar
Live Storage Migration
Affinity and Anti-Affinity Rules
VM Clones
Running Workloads Between Server
New Partitioning Tool
Enhanced Security
Hypervisor based code integrity
Secured-core server
Hardware-enforced Stack Protection
TLS 1.3 Enabled by default 1.2 Supported
Hybrid Cloud Capabilities
Azure Arc 1.3 Enabled by default Supported
Storage Migration Service Simplified Deployment & Management Supported
Improved Platform Flexibility
Uncompressed Image Size 3.7 GB approx 2.7 GB approx
Virtualized Time Zone Configurable Within Container Mirrors Host Timezone
Group Managed Service Accounts (gMSA) Requires Domain Joining
DSR Routing
Better Kubernetes Experience
Multiple Subnets Per Windows Worker Node
HostProcess containers
Organizations are digitally transforming their operations and running business-critical workloads that span across cloud, on-premises, and the edge. As a result, the need to secure workloads and data has never been greater.
Windows Server 2022 enables you to run business-critical workloads anywhere — in your datacenter, in the cloud, and at the edge — while staying ahead of emerging security threats and helping secure your data. This release builds on the advancements made in Windows Server 2019, the fastestadopted Windows Server ever.
Windows Server delivers advanced multi-layer security, hybrid capabilities with Azure, and a flexible platform to modernize applications with containers.