Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Datacenter Edition (2-Core, Additional License)

Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Datacenter Edition (2-Core, Additional License) (EP2-25297) - Local Warranty

Additional Core Expansion License for Windows Server 2025 Datacenter

Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Datacenter Edition (2-Core, Additional License) (EP2-25297) is designed to expand existing Windows Server 2025 Datacenter deployments by adding extra core licenses to licensed server environments. It helps organizations remain compliant while scaling server hardware resources and supporting infrastructure growth.

Flexible Licensing for Enterprise Server Scaling

The 2-core additional license pack enables businesses to extend Windows Server 2025 Datacenter licensing as server processor core counts increase. It supports infrastructure expansion strategies for virtualization platforms, enterprise applications, and high-performance server environments.

Built for Virtualization and Datacenter Workloads

Windows Server 2025 Datacenter Edition is optimized for highly virtualized infrastructures, private cloud environments, and mission-critical workloads. Additional core licensing allows organizations to expand processing capacity while retaining access to advanced Datacenter capabilities such as unlimited virtualization rights and software-defined infrastructure features.

Supports Licensing Compliance for Infrastructure Growth

This add-on license is intended to complement existing Windows Server 2025 Datacenter base licensing requirements. It enables organizations to align server licensing with hardware upgrades and maintain compliant enterprise deployments.

Technical Specifications

General
Model: EP2-25297
Product Name: Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Datacenter Edition (2-Core Additional License)
Edition: Datacenter
License Type: Additional Core License Pack
Core Count: 2-Core Additional License
Licensing Program: OEM / OEI Additional License
Platform: Server Operating System License
Deployment: Enterprise Datacenter, Virtualization, Hybrid Cloud, Private Cloud
Usage Mode: Additional core expansion licensing for Windows Server 2025 Datacenter environments

Licensing Specifications
License Pack Size: 2 Cores
License Purpose: Additional core licensing expansion
Minimum Licensing Requirement: Server cores must be fully licensed before deployment
Licensing Model: Core-Based Licensing
Applicable Server Types: Physical Servers and Virtualized Environments
CAL Requirement: Windows Server CAL required for users/devices accessing server services
Licensing Method: Per Physical Core Licensing

Windows Server Licensing Notes:
• All physical cores in server must be licensed
• Minimum 8 cores per processor required
• Minimum 16 cores per server required
• Additional licenses used when server exceeds base licensed cores
• Intended for Datacenter edition scaling environments

Edition Features
Edition: Windows Server 2025 Datacenter
Virtualization Rights: Unlimited Virtual Machines (VMs)
Hyper-V Containers: Unlimited
Windows Server Containers: Supported
Azure Hybrid Integration: Supported
Storage Replica: Unlimited
Software Defined Networking (SDN): Supported
Shielded Virtual Machines: Supported
Storage Spaces Direct (S2D): Supported
Hotpatch Support: Supported (eligible environments)
Advanced Security Features: Supported

Datacenter Benefits:
• Unlimited virtualization rights
• Enterprise datacenter deployment support
• Large-scale VM environments
• Advanced software-defined infrastructure
• Hybrid cloud optimization
• Enterprise-grade security capabilities

Datacenter edition permits unlimited virtualized OS instances and Hyper-V containers when all physical cores are licensed. Additional Datacenter licenses are available in 2, 4 and 16-core packs.

Compatibility
Compatible Operating System: Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Datacenter Edition
Supported Deployment:
• Physical Servers
• Hyper-V Infrastructure
• Private Cloud
• Enterprise Datacenter
• Hybrid Cloud Environment
• Azure Integrated Infrastructure

Supported Workloads:
• Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
• Enterprise Applications
• Database Servers
• AI / HPC Workloads
• Virtualization Hosts
• Private Cloud Services

Virtualization & Cloud Features
Hyper-V Virtualization: Supported
Unlimited VM Rights: Supported
Containers Support: Supported
Software Defined Storage: Supported
Azure Arc Integration: Supported
Hybrid Cloud Services: Supported
Live Migration: Supported
Failover Clustering: Supported

Security Features
Secured-Core Server Support
Credential Guard
BitLocker Integration
Windows Defender Integration
Shielded VM Support
TLS Enhancements
Advanced Threat Protection Features

Deployment Scenarios
Enterprise Datacenters
Hyper-V Clusters
Private Cloud Infrastructure
Large Virtual Machine Farms
Hybrid Azure Environments
Multi-Tenant Hosting Environments
Software Defined Datacenter Deployments

Package Contents
Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Datacenter Additional License
License Documentation
Product Licensing Information

Key Features
2-Core Datacenter expansion license
Unlimited virtualization rights
Supports unlimited Hyper-V containers
Enterprise cloud deployment ready
Advanced software-defined infrastructure support
Hybrid Azure integration capable
Designed for high-density virtualization
Enterprise datacenter optimized