Windows Server 2016 Datacenter - 24 Core Instant License

The Windows Server 2016 Datacenter 24 Core Instant License is a digital license for larger Datacenter hosts, so you can start deploying without waiting for shipped media.

Why Instant License?

• Digital delivery, with nothing physical to ship
• Download Windows Server 2016 installation media from Microsoft, then activate
• Useful for urgent server rebuilds, expansions and test environments

What You Get

• 24 core Windows Server 2016 Datacenter license
• Unlimited Windows Server virtual machines on the licensed host
• Datacenter features such as Storage Spaces Direct and Storage Replica

Licensing Notes

• License every physical core in the server
• CALs are required and sold separately

How is this different from the standard 24 core listing?

The license scope is the same. This listing is the instant digital delivery option.