Description

🖥️ Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Standard – Full Description

Overview

Windows Server 2019 Standard is a powerful server operating system designed for small to medium-sized businesses. It delivers enterprise-grade performance, advanced security, and robust management tools. This edition is optimized for environments that require low density or non-virtualized deployments.

🔐 Key Features

Hybrid Capabilities

• Seamless integration with cloud services such as Microsoft Azure through features like Storage Migration Service and Azure Network Adapter.

• Support for hybrid file servers and backup with cloud tiering.

Advanced Security

• Enhanced Windows Defender with ATP (Advanced Threat Protection).

• Shielded Virtual Machines for protecting VM data and state.

• Encrypted subnets and Just-in-Time administration.

• Support for Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 for added hardware-based security.

Application Platform

• Improved Linux and container support via Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).

• Support for Kubernetes and container orchestration.

• Faster application innovation with Windows Admin Center and PowerShell automation.

Hyper-Converged Infrastructure

• Storage Spaces Direct and software-defined networking (SDN) for cost-effective infrastructure.

• High availability and scalability of shared storage.

Admin Tools

• Windows Admin Center for centralized and simplified server management.

• Built-in compatibility with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Hyper-V.

🧾 Licensing Model

Core-Based Licensing

• Windows Server 2019 Standard uses a core-based licensing model.

• A minimum of 16 core licenses is required per server, regardless of actual core count.

• Licenses are sold in 2-core packs.

• If your server has more than 16 physical cores, you must license all of them.

Client Access Licenses (CALs)

• CALs are required for each user or device accessing the server.

• User CALs or Device CALs must match or exceed the server version (Windows Server 2019 or newer).

Virtualization Rights

• Includes rights to run 2 Operating System Environments (OSEs) or virtual machines (VMs).

• To run more than 2 VMs, you must purchase additional core licenses for each additional 2 VMs.

• Ideal for lightly virtualized environments.

📦 License Types & Deployment

• Offered as a perpetual license (no subscription required).

• Available through retail channels, OEM, or volume licensing programs.

• Can be deployed on physical hardware or in virtual environments like Hyper-V or VMware.

• Includes support for Server Core or Desktop Experience (GUI) installations.

📋 System Requirements

• Processor: 1.4 GHz 64-bit processor with compatible architecture

• RAM: 512 MB (2 GB for Server with Desktop Experience)

• Disk Space: 32 GB minimum

• Network: Gigabit (10/100/1000baseT) Ethernet adapter

• Other: UEFI firmware with Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 recommended

• Feature	Windows Server 2019 Standard
  Licensing Type	Core-based (minimum 16 cores)
  Virtualization Rights	2 VMs per licensed server
  CALs Required	Yes – User or Device CALs
  Desktop Experience	Optional GUI install available
  Best For	Physical or lightly virtualized environments
  Support Lifecycle	Until January 9, 2029