Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Datacenter 8 Core License

The Windows Server 2025 Datacenter 8 Core License is the entry-level building block of Datacenter licensing. It covers one 8-core processor, which is the minimum you must license for each CPU in a server.

Best For

• Single-processor servers, combined with a second 8 core license to reach the 16-core server minimum
• Stepping up licensing one 8-core block at a time
• Budget-conscious teams that need Datacenter virtualization rights

What You Get

• 8 Windows Server 2025 Datacenter core licenses
• Unlimited Windows Server virtual machines on the licensed host once the server is fully licensed

Licensing Reminders

• A server needs at least 16 licensed cores in total (8 per processor)
• Buy enough blocks to cover every physical core
• CALs are required for connecting users or devices and are sold separately

Is one 8 core license enough for a server?

No. Windows Server requires at least 16 licensed cores per server, so you need two of these or a 16 core license.