Detailed Specifications
Microsoft GMGF0PWHD-0005-S – Windows Server 2025 Datacenter 2-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-0005-S identifies a 2-core license pack with a three-year term.
This license pack can contribute to core-based licensing requirements for eligible Windows Server Datacenter deployments. It is relevant to organizations managing physical servers, virtualization hosts, and data-center workloads that require Datacenter edition licensing. The pack covers two cores and should not be considered sufficient to license an entire server without reviewing the applicable Microsoft licensing requirements.
Key Features
- Windows Server 2025 Datacenter: Provides licensing for Microsoft's Datacenter edition server operating system.
- 2-core license pack: Covers two core licenses for eligible licensing scenarios.
- Three-year term: Reseller product listings identify this offer as a three-year license pack.
- Virtualization-focused edition: Datacenter edition supports unlimited Windows Server operating system environments when the server is appropriately licensed, subject to Microsoft's terms.
- Incremental core licensing: Can contribute to the total core licenses required for a qualifying server deployment.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Microsoft |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | GMGF0PWHD-0005-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 | 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 | Unlimited operating system environments when the server is appropriately licensed, subject to applicable terms |
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| Payment Frequency | Confirm the specific offer's billing 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 licenses for all physical cores in a server, 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 physical-server license. Datacenter edition supports unlimited operating system environments when the server is appropriately licensed. Licensing by virtual machine has separate eligibility requirements and is available to customers with qualifying subscription licenses or licenses with active Software Assurance. Windows Server Client Access Licenses (CALs) may also be required for users or devices accessing the server. Confirm the offer terms and licensing requirements before purchasing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does GMGF0PWHD-0005-S include?
This SKU identifies Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Datacenter with a two-core license quantity and a three-year term.
Does this license pack cover an entire server?
Not necessarily. It covers two cores. The total license quantity 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.
Does Datacenter support unlimited virtualization?
Yes. Datacenter edition permits unlimited operating system environments on an appropriately licensed server, subject to Microsoft's licensing 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.
