Detailed Specifications
Microsoft GMGF0PWHC-0001-S – Windows Server 2025 Standard 2-Core License Pack, 3-Year Term
Overview
Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Standard is a server operating system edition designed for business infrastructure, application hosting, and limited virtualization environments. Part number GMGF0PWHC-0001-S identifies a 2-core license pack with a three-year term.
This license pack can contribute to the core licensing requirements of an eligible Windows Server deployment. It is intended for organizations that need incremental core license coverage for server infrastructure. The pack covers two cores and should not be considered a complete server license without checking the server configuration and applicable Microsoft licensing rules.
Key Features
- Windows Server 2025 Standard: Provides licensing for Microsoft's Standard edition server operating system.
- 2-core license pack: Covers two core licenses for eligible licensing scenarios.
- Three-year term: Identified by reseller listings as a license offer with a three-year term.
- Core-based licensing: Supports incremental licensing plans for Windows Server environments.
- Standard virtualization rights: When all physical cores are appropriately licensed, Standard edition permits two operating system environments, subject to Microsoft's licensing terms.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Microsoft |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | GMGF0PWHC-0001-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 | 2 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 all physical cores are licensed, subject to applicable terms |
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| Payment Frequency | Confirm the specific offer's payment terms with the seller |
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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 all physical cores in a server to be licensed, with a minimum of eight core licenses per physical processor and 16 core licenses per server. This 2-core pack is therefore typically an incremental licensing component rather than a complete server license. Windows Server Standard permits two operating system environments when the server is appropriately licensed for its physical cores. Additional virtualization rights require additional licensing. Windows Server Client Access Licenses (CALs) may also be required for users or devices accessing the server. Confirm the offer's commercial terms and your deployment requirements before purchasing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does GMGF0PWHC-0001-S include?
This SKU identifies Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Standard with a two-core license quantity and a three-year term.
Does this license cover an entire server?
Not necessarily. It covers two cores. The total licensing requirement depends on the server's physical cores or the applicable virtual-machine licensing model.
How long is the license term?
Reseller listings identify this SKU as a three-year license offer. Confirm renewal and payment conditions with the seller.
Can it be used for virtualization?
Windows Server Standard supports virtualization under Microsoft's licensing rules. Two operating system environments are permitted when all physical cores on the server are appropriately licensed.
Are Client Access Licenses included?
Do not assume CALs are included in this core license pack. Check the product offer and Microsoft's access licensing requirements.
