Detailed Specifications
Microsoft GMGF0PWHD-0006-S – Windows Server 2025 Datacenter 8-Core License Pack, 3-Year Term
Overview
Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Datacenter is a server operating system edition designed for data centers, enterprise infrastructure, and highly virtualized environments. Part number GMGF0PWHD-0006-S identifies an 8-core license pack with a three-year term.
This license pack supports core-based licensing for eligible Windows Server Datacenter deployments. It is relevant to organizations managing virtualization hosts, data-center infrastructure, and server workloads that require Datacenter edition rights. The pack covers eight cores; the total number of licenses required depends on the physical server configuration or the applicable virtual-machine licensing model.
Key Features
- Windows Server 2025 Datacenter: Provides licensing for Microsoft's Datacenter edition server operating system.
- 8-core license pack: Covers eight core licenses for eligible licensing scenarios.
- Three-year term: Reseller listings identify this SKU as a three-year license offer.
- Virtualization-focused licensing: Datacenter edition permits unlimited Windows Server operating system environments on a properly licensed server, subject to Microsoft's licensing terms.
- Enterprise infrastructure support: Suitable for licensing plans involving data-center servers and highly virtualized workloads.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Microsoft |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | GMGF0PWHD-0006-S |
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| Product Name | Windows Server 2025 Datacenter |
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| Software Category | Server operating system licensing |
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| Edition | Datacenter |
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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 | Unlimited operating system environments when the server is appropriately licensed, subject to applicable terms |
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| Payment Frequency | Confirm the exact billing arrangement 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, subject to a minimum of eight core licenses per physical processor and 16 core licenses per server. Therefore, this 8-core pack may not be sufficient to license an entire physical server. Datacenter edition permits unlimited operating system environments when the server is appropriately licensed. Licensing by virtual machine has separate eligibility requirements and a minimum of eight core licenses per virtual machine; it is available only with qualifying subscription licenses or licenses with active Software Assurance. Windows Server CALs may also be required for users or devices accessing the server. Verify the exact commercial terms and deployment requirements before purchasing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does GMGF0PWHD-0006-S include?
This SKU identifies Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Datacenter with an 8-core license pack and a three-year term.
Does this pack license an entire server?
Not necessarily. It covers eight cores. The total license requirement depends on the server's physical cores or the eligible virtual-machine licensing model.
How long is the license term?
Reseller listings identify this offer as a three-year license. Confirm renewal and payment terms with the seller.
Does Datacenter support unlimited virtualization?
Yes. Datacenter edition permits unlimited operating system environments on a server when it is appropriately licensed, subject to Microsoft's applicable terms.
Are Client Access Licenses included?
Do not assume CALs are included with this core license pack. Check the offer details and Microsoft's access licensing requirements.
