{"product_id":"windows-server-2025-datacenter-8-core-pack-add-on","title":"Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Datacenter License - 8 Core Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWindows Server 2025 Datacenter 8 Core Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e is the flexible add-on for licensing extra physical cores. Use it to expand an existing Datacenter deployment or to build up the exact core count your hardware needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServers with more than 16 cores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding capacity when you upgrade processors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLicensing new hosts in multiples of 8 cores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCore Pack Math\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pack covers 8 cores, 2 packs cover 16 cores, 4 packs cover 32 cores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA server needs at least 16 licensed cores, so order at least two packs per server\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach processor needs a minimum of 8 core licenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 Windows Server 2025 Datacenter core licenses per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlimited Windows Server virtual machines on the licensed host once all cores are covered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use one pack on its own?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot for a full server. Windows Server needs at least 16 licensed cores per server, so pair it with another pack or a 16 core license. CALs are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Microsoft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52894282907912,"sku":"WS2025-DC-8CORE-PACK","price":299.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2282\/7016\/files\/microsoft-windows-server-2025-datacenter-license-8-core-pack.jpg?v=1787845735","url":"https:\/\/softwarekeep.digital\/products\/windows-server-2025-datacenter-8-core-pack-add-on","provider":"Softwarekeep","version":"1.0","type":"link"}