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: Includes performance improvements, a new 32k page size, and enhanced security for the database engine.
Have you tested any Server 2025 builds? Share your experience in the comments below. SW-DVD9-Win-Server-STD-CORE-2025-24H2.2-64Bit-E...
| Feature | Standard Edition | Datacenter Edition | |---------|------------------|--------------------| | | Unlimited Windows containers, limited Hyper-V containers | Unlimited both | | Host Guardian Hyper-V Support | No | Yes | | Software-Defined Networking (SDN) | No | Yes | | Storage Replica | Limited to 2TB volume and one partnership | Unlimited | | Shielded VMs | No | Yes | | Maximum physical memory | 48 TB (same as Datacenter) | 48 TB | | Licensing model | Per-core + CALs (Client Access Licenses) | Per-core (no CALs required for internal guests but still for external users) | | Virtualization rights | 2 OSEs (Operating System Environments) + 1 physical | Unlimited OSEs | : Includes performance improvements, a new 32k page
Here is a sample script to promote a Core server to a Domain Controller with DNS and DHCP: | Feature | Standard Edition | Datacenter Edition
The CORE token is arguably the most important technical differentiator. includes only the minimal environment required to run server roles: