{"product_id":"microsoft-windows-server-2025-standard-16-core-64-bit-oem","title":"Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Standard 16 Core 64 bit - OEM","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMicrosoft OEM License\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 Cores Included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cloud-ready server OS built for security, performance, and hybrid flexibility — now AI-capable out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Microsoft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Windows Server 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLicense Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e OEM — Perpetual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCores:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16-Core License\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e EP2-25187\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicrosoft Windows Server 2025 Standard is the operating system built for businesses that need a secure, stable, and scalable server platform — whether running on-premises, in a virtual machine, or in a hybrid cloud environment. This OEM edition includes a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16-core perpetual license\u003c\/strong\u003e, tied to the server hardware it's installed on, and is ideal for small to mid-sized organizations that don't require high-density virtualization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchase your genuine OEM license from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eITFactory.ca\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Canada's trusted Microsoft software reseller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🖥️ What is an OEM License?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn OEM license is permanently tied to the first physical server it is activated on and cannot be transferred to a different machine. 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Every license we sell is genuine, properly documented, and backed by our team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e→ Authorized Canadian reseller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ Genuine Microsoft OEM license\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ Fast digital delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ Business invoicing available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ Volume pricing for multiple units\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ Bilingual customer support\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat does \"OEM license\" mean for Windows Server?\u003cspan\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn OEM license is permanently tied to the first physical server it is activated on and cannot be transferred to a different machine. It is a cost-effective option for businesses licensing a dedicated server and includes the same functionality as retail editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow many virtual machines can I run with Standard Edition?\u003cspan\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWindows Server 2025 Standard licenses up to 2 Hyper-V virtual machine instances plus the physical host OS. If you need more VMs, you can stack additional Standard licenses or consider Datacenter Edition, which allows unlimited VMs on the licensed host.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat if my server has more than 16 cores?\u003cspan\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EP2-25187 SKU covers 16 cores — the minimum required per server. If your server has more than 16 physical cores, you'll need to purchase additional 2-core add-on licenses to cover all cores. 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