Detailed Specifications
Microsoft GMGF0PWHC-0005-S – Windows Server 2025 Standard 8-Core License Pack, 3-Year Term
Overview
Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Standard is a server operating system edition for business infrastructure, application hosting, and virtualization workloads. Part number GMGF0PWHC-0005-S identifies an 8-core license pack with a three-year term.
This license is intended for organizations managing Windows Server environments and planning licensing coverage for physical server cores. It can contribute to a broader core-licensing requirement, but an 8-core pack does not automatically license an entire server. The required license quantity depends on the server's physical cores or the applicable virtual-machine licensing model.
Key Features
- Windows Server 2025 Standard: Provides core-based licensing for the Standard edition of Microsoft's server operating system.
- 8-core license pack: Covers eight core licenses for eligible licensing scenarios.
- Three-year term: Identified by reseller listings as a license with a three-year term.
- Server infrastructure support: Suitable for planning Windows Server licensing across business server deployments.
- Standard virtualization rights: When all physical cores are appropriately licensed, Standard edition permits use in two operating system environments, subject to Microsoft's licensing terms.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Microsoft |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | GMGF0PWHC-0005-S |
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| Product Name | Windows Server 2025 Standard |
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| Software Category | Server operating system licensing |
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| Edition | Standard |
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| License Quantity | 8 cores |
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| License Term | 3 years |
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| License Model | Core-based license |
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| Supported Platform | Server |
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| Virtualization Rights | Two operating system environments when the server is fully licensed by physical cores, subject to applicable terms |
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| Payment Frequency | Confirm with the seller for this specific offer |
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| Product Type | Software license; not physical server hardware |
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Product Note
Microsoft's physical-core licensing rules generally require licenses for all physical cores in a server, with a minimum of eight core licenses per processor and 16 core licenses per server. Therefore, this 8-core pack may not be sufficient on its own to license a complete server. Windows Server Standard allows additional virtualization rights when the server is relicensed for the required cores. Virtual-machine-based licensing has separate eligibility and minimum-core requirements. Windows Server CALs may also be required for users or devices accessing the server. Confirm the exact offer terms and deployment requirements before purchasing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product does GMGF0PWHC-0005-S identify?
It identifies Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Standard with an 8-core license quantity and a three-year term.
Does the 8-core pack license a complete server?
Not necessarily. Physical-core licensing generally requires at least 16 core licenses per server, and additional licenses may be needed depending on the hardware configuration.
How long is the license term?
Reseller listings identify this SKU as a three-year license. Confirm renewal and payment conditions with the seller.
How many virtual environments are allowed?
When all physical cores are appropriately licensed, Windows Server Standard permits two operating system environments. Additional virtualization rights require further licensing in accordance with Microsoft's terms.
Are Client Access Licenses included?
Do not assume CALs are included in this core license pack. Check the offer details and Microsoft's access licensing requirements.
