Windows Server Edition & Features Overview
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Windows Server Edition & Features Overview
| Edition | Ideal for… | High Level Feature Comparison | Licensing Model |
| Datacenter | Highly virtualized private & hybrid cloud environments | Full Windows Server functionality with unlimited virtual instances | Processor + CAL* |
| Standard | Low density or non-virtualized environments | Full Windows Server functionality with two virtual instances | Processor + CAL* |
| Essentials | Small business environments | Simpler interface, pre-configured connectivity to cloud based services; no virtualization rights | Server (25 User Account Limit) |
| Foundation | Economical general purpose server | General purpose Server functionality with no virtualization rights | Server (15 User Account Limit) |
*CALs are required for every user or device accessing a server. See the Product Use Rights ( http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/about-licensing/product-licensing.aspx ) for details.
**Pricing represents Open No Level (NL) ERP. For your specific pricing, contact your Microsoft reseller.
