Windows Server 2019 Essentials vs. Standard vs. Datacenter: The differences

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Windows Server 2019 Essentials vs. Standard vs. Datacenter: The differences

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Windows Server 2019 has several variants. If you are not that familiar with this, it is logical that you are curious about the differences, and more importantly: which one you need.

Windows Server 2019 Essentials: What is it?

Windows Server 2019 Essentials is a server that is especially suitable for smaller companies up to 20 or 30 employees. It has the following features:

  • It is the only Windows Server license with access to up to 25 users and/or 50 devices;
  • Essentials is cheaper than the Standard version;
  • Makes it possible to run all basic applications and functionalities that you are used to;
  • When purchasing Windows Server 2019 Essentials, you do not also need to purchase CALs. This must be done with the Standard and Data Center versions;
  • However, it is not possible to expand to more than the maximum 25 users (CALs / Client Access Licenses);
  • Windows Server 2019 Essential will be the last Essential version in the product family

Windows Server 2019 Essentials: Why You Shouldn’t Choose It

Does not work with Office volume licenses;

  • You cannot work remotely with this;
  • Has a maximum of 25 users;
  • Not compatible with products such as SQL Server, SharePoint Server, and Exchange Server.

Windows Server 2019 Standard: the possibilities

Windows Server 2019 Standard has been specially developed for smaller to medium-sized companies. The Standard version makes it possible to work with more than 25 users, for this you need CALs. You can work with 2 VMs with this package. In addition, it can be used when you need more than 1 server to keep server roles apart.

Windows Server 2019 Data Center: What Is It Used For?

Windows Sever 2019 Datacenter is a lot more advanced than the Standard version. This allows you to place multiple Virtual Machines (VMs) on 1 physical host. As with the Standard version, you need CALs, so that an infinite number of Virtual Machines can be run. The Datacenter saves a lot in price with the Standard version, because of this, Datacenter is often only chosen when many VMs are needed.

Which Windows Server 2019 license do I need?

That depends on your wishes. Broadly speaking, you can choose as follows:

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