Compare Windows Server Versions and Editions: 2016 to 2025
Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022 and 2025 compared with Essentials, Standard and Datacenter editions, support end dates and upgrade paths.
Category Windows Server
Windows Server editions, licensing and setup guides for small business and IT.
Windows Server Standard vs Datacenter: Which Edition Do You Need?
Standard allows two VMs per license, Datacenter unlimited. We compare features, per-core licensing, CALs and how to switch editions with DISM.