Explore Lizensa's EU-trusted selection of Windows Server and SQL Server licenses. Genuine, compliant, and delivered instantly for B2B buyers.
Windows Server 2016 Datacenter MAK - 100 Users digital Microsoft licensing for 100 users, with clear delivery, activation boundaries, and procurement-focused assignment guidance.
Windows Server 2025 Standard 16-core and 24-core variants for physical servers with up to two Windows Server virtual machines per fully licensed host.
Windows Server 2025 Datacenter 16-core and 24-core variants for heavily virtualized hosts that need unlimited Windows Server VM rights when fully licensed.
Windows Server 2022 Standard 16-core and 24-core variants for stable production servers, Hyper-V, Active Directory, file services, and line-of-business workloads.
Windows Server 2022 Datacenter 16-core and 24-core variants for business server deployments, with clear activation guidance and procurement-focused licensing notes.
Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Standard with base, 10-user, and 16-core variants for AI-ready relational applications, reporting, and production databases.
Windows Server 2019 Standard 16-core digital license for business server deployments, with clear activation guidance and procurement-focused licensing notes.
Windows Server 2019 Datacenter 16-core digital license for business server deployments, with clear activation guidance and procurement-focused licensing notes.
Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Enterprise for advanced production databases that need the highest SQL Server edition ceiling, scale, availability, and security features.
Windows Server 2016 Standard 16-core digital license for business server deployments, with clear activation guidance and procurement-focused licensing notes.
Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Enterprise Fully New perpetual digital license for SQL Server production deployments, with clear edition, activation, and licensing guidance.
Windows Server 2025 Standard 24 Core MAK 100-user and 650-user MAK variants for business server deployments, with clear activation guidance and procurement-focused licensing notes.
Windows Server 2025 Datacenter 24 Core MAK 100 users and 650 users variants for business server deployments, with clear activation guidance and procurement-focused licensing notes.
Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Standard perpetual digital license for SQL Server production deployments, with clear edition, activation, and licensing guidance.
Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Enterprise Fully New perpetual digital license for SQL Server production deployments, with clear edition, activation, and licensing guidance.
Windows Server 2022 Standard 24 Core MAK - 500 Users activation product for business server deployments, with clear digital delivery, licensing boundaries, and procurement-focused activation guidance.
Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Standard - 16 Core perpetual digital license for SQL Server production deployments, with clear edition, activation, and licensing guidance.
Windows Server 2022 Standard KMS Host activation product for business server deployments, with clear digital delivery, licensing boundaries, and procurement-focused activation guidance.
Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Standard - 24 Core perpetual digital license for SQL Server production deployments, with clear edition, activation, and licensing guidance.
Windows Server 2019 Datacenter MAK - 500 Users activation product for business server deployments, with clear digital delivery, licensing boundaries, and procurement-focused activation guidance.
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Standard 24 Core perpetual digital license for SQL Server production deployments, with clear edition, activation, and licensing guidance.
Windows Server 2025 Standard KMS Host activation product for business server deployments, with clear digital delivery, licensing boundaries, and procurement-focused activation guidance.
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## Why Choose Lizensa for Your Windows Server Needs?
At Lizensa, we understand that your server infrastructure is the backbone of your business. That's why we offer a comprehensive range of **Windows Server** editions—from Standard to Datacenter—and Microsoft SQL Server licenses, all sourced directly from Microsoft partners. Our EU-first approach ensures full compliance with European licensing regulations, so you can deploy with confidence.
### Genuine Licenses, Guaranteed Every license we sell is 100% genuine and comes with a satisfaction guarantee. No grey market, no compliance risks. You receive a legitimate product key and access to official Microsoft updates and support.
### Instant Delivery & Transparent Pricing Once your order is confirmed, your license is delivered instantly via email. Our pricing is transparent with no hidden fees, and we provide VAT invoices for all EU transactions.
### Expert Activation Support Not sure how to activate your server? Our team offers concrete activation support to ensure a smooth setup. Whether you're deploying Windows Server 2025, 2022, or an earlier version, we're here to help.
## Windows Server Editions: Choose the Right One for Your Business
### Windows Server Standard Ideal for physical or lightly virtualized environments. Includes the core features needed for most business workloads, such as Active Directory, DNS, and file services. Available in 16-core and 24-core packs.
### Windows Server Datacenter Designed for highly virtualized environments, allowing unlimited virtual instances. Perfect for large enterprises and data centers. Available with MAK (Multiple Activation Key) for volume deployments.
### Windows Server Essentials Tailored for small businesses with up to 25 users and 50 devices. Includes simplified management and integration with cloud services.
### SQL Server Editions Our SQL Server lineup includes Standard and Enterprise editions for 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022, and 2025. Whether you need a fully new license or an upgrade, we have the right solution.
## Key Features of Windows Server
- **Active Directory**: Centralized identity and access management. - **File Services**: High-performance file sharing and storage. - **Hyper-V**: Virtualization platform for running multiple OS instances. - **Remote Desktop Services**: Enable remote access to desktops and applications. - **Windows Server Manager**: Simplified server management console. - **Windows Server Core**: Minimalist installation for reduced attack surface. - **OpenSSH Server**: Secure remote administration (built-in in recent versions). - **Radius Server**: Network policy and authentication services. - **SFTP Server**: Secure file transfer capabilities.
## Frequently Asked Questions
### What is the Windows Server? Windows Server is a line of operating systems by Microsoft designed for enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications. It provides a secure and scalable platform for running business workloads.
### Does Windows Server still exist? Yes, Windows Server continues to be actively developed. The latest version is Windows Server 2025, which includes enhanced security, hybrid cloud capabilities, and improved performance. Older versions like 2008 R2 and 2012 R2 have reached end of support, so upgrading is recommended.
### What does Windows Server cost? Pricing varies by edition and licensing model. For example, Windows Server Standard 2025 starts at around $1,000 for a 16-core license, while Datacenter edition costs more. Volume licensing and MAK keys offer discounts for larger deployments. Check our product pages for current prices.
### Can a normal PC be used as a server? Yes, a normal PC can be used as a server, but it may not be optimal for production environments. Windows Server can be installed on compatible hardware, but for reliability, scalability, and support, dedicated server hardware or certified systems are recommended.
## Internal Links
- [windows-server-2025-standard](/windows-server-2025-standard) - [windows-server-2022-datacenter](/windows-server-2022-datacenter) - [microsoft-sql-server-2022-enterprise](/microsoft-sql-server-2022-enterprise) - [windows-server-2019-standard](/windows-server-2019-standard)
