Updated: April 8, 2025 (August 21, 2024)

Windows Server Hosting Scenarios

Rob Horwitz analyzes and writes about Microsoft licensing programs and product licensing rules. He also trains organizations on best Microsoft... more

Table + caption explains the rules for applying Windows Server Standard and Datacenter edition core licenses purchased through volume licensing programs toward workloads hosted at service providers.

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