| Windows Server 2022 Edition | Ideal for | Licensing model | CAL requirements[1] | Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)[4] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Datacenter[2] | Highly virtualized datacenters and cloud environments | Core-based | Windows Server CAL | $6,155 |
| Standard[2] | Physical or minimally virtualized environments | Core-based | Windows Server CAL | $1069 |
| Essentials | Small businesses with up to 25 users and 50 devices | Specialty servers (server license)[3] | No CAL required | $501 |
Posted from: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/pricing