IT admins, system architects, and licensing specialists planning or optimizing Windows Server deployments.
Description
Developed by IT Partner, the Windows Server Licensing Calculator simplifies planning and budgeting for Windows Server 2022 deployments.
By using the by physical cores licensing model, the tool calculates the number of Standard and Datacenter edition licenses you need based on host configuration (number of servers, CPUs per server, and cores per CPU), as well as the maximum number of OSEs/VMs per host.
Key Features:
Host-based input: Specify the number of hosts, CPUs per host, and cores per CPU to model your actual or planned infrastructure.
Virtualization density: Provide the maximum number of OSEs/VMs per host to correctly reflect clustering and VM mobility requirements.
Standard vs Datacenter comparison: See how many core licenses and 2-core packs are required for each edition and how many OSEs they cover.
Cost estimation: Enter the 2-core pack price to get an approximate total Windows Server license cost for your environment.
Detailed breakdown: Review per-host and aggregate results, including physical cores, core licenses, 2-core packs, and maximum licensed OSEs.
The Windows Server Licensing Calculator helps you evaluate different scenarios, choose between Standard and Datacenter editions, and better plan your licensing strategy for Windows Server 2022.
Benefits
Model different host configurations and virtualization densities before purchasing licenses,
Compare Standard and Datacenter editions in terms of required core licenses, covered OSEs/VMs, and total cost,
Quickly estimate licensing needs when adding new hosts or changing VM density,
Use the cost calculation to prepare internal budgets and justify licensing choices,
Reduce the risk of under- or over-licensing by basing decisions on transparent calculations aligned with the physical core model.
To get started
Get started with just these steps:
Open the tool's page,
Enter host parameters (number of hosts, CPUs per host, cores per CPU),
Specify the maximum number of OSEs/VMs per host and the 2-core pack cost,
Review the calculated number of required core licenses, 2-core packs, and total license cost for Standard and Datacenter editions.