Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Datacenter – maximum performance for virtualized infrastructures

Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Datacenter (16 Core) offers everything modern companies need to run their virtualized server environments. Unlike the Standard edition, this version allows unlimited use of Hyper-V VMs, full container support, and shielded virtual machines for maximum hardware and firmware-level security.

🔐 Multilayered security with secured-core and TPM

Windows Server 2022 Datacenter protects at every level—from firmware to OS to application. Secured-Core Server, TPM 2.0, BitLocker, System Guard, and Credential Guard prevent unauthorized access, secure sensitive data, and enable trusted system startup. Control Flow Guard protects memory from malicious apps.

⚡ Scalability & high-level performance

With support for 48 TB of RAM, 64 CPU sockets, and 2048 logical processors, this version offers extreme scalability. Workloads can run on individual VMs with up to 12 TB of RAM – ideal for services like SQL Server. NVMe improvements and faster IOPS ensure optimal storage performance.

☁️ Hybrid integration with Azure Arc & Azure Stack HCI

Windows Server 2022 is built for hybrid scenarios. Azure Arc enables centralized management of on-prem and cloud-based servers. With Azure Stack HCI and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), migrating to containerized architectures becomes simple—while continuing to support existing workloads.

📦 Containerization & app modernization

Support for Windows Containers, gMSA without domain binding, IPv6, Calico Network Policies, and Host Process Containers make Windows Server 2022 Kubernetes-ready. It reduces complexity and accelerates deployment of microservices architectures.

🧰 Flexible management with Windows Admin Center

Windows Admin Center simplifies VM, storage, networking, and container management. Security features like Hotpatch status and Secured-Core reporting are integrated. Tools for .NET app containerization and deployment to Azure are included.

🌐 Secure connectivity with SMB over QUIC & HTTPS

With SMB over QUIC, users can access shared files securely without a VPN—ideal for remote work. SMB AES-256 and modern TLS protocols ensure encrypted transmission that meets current industry standards.

💡 Additional highlights of Windows Server 2022 Datacenter

• Hotpatching without restart
• Storage migration service with expanded source support
• OpenSSH included by default
• Cluster support & automated failover mechanisms
• Storage replica for redundancy

✅ Conclusion – why Windows Server 2022 Datacenter (16 Core)?

If you run a highly virtualized or hybrid cloud data center, the Datacenter edition of Windows Server 2022 is essential. With unlimited VMs, full container support, advanced security, and Azure integration, it’s ideal for:

✔ Large enterprises
✔ Hosting providers
✔ Modern app developers
✔ SQL, web, and application server operators

Performance. Security. Flexibility. All in one license - starting at 16 cores.

Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Datacenter -> https://swisssoftware24.ch/en/products/microsoft-windows-server-2022-datacenter-16-core/