Windows Server Blog

July 8, 2026 Windows Server 2022 Standard vs Datacenter: Which Edition Do You Actually Need? The price gap between Windows Server 2022 Standard and Datacenter is huge, but for most companies the cheaper edition is the right call. Here is... Read article July 8, 2026 Windows Server CALs Explained: User CAL vs Device CAL in Plain English Client Access Licenses are the part of Windows Server licensing that surprises most buyers. This guide explains who needs a CAL, which type to pick... Read article July 15, 2026 RDS CALs: What They Are and When Your Server Needs Them Two admins connecting to manage a server need no RDS CALs. Twenty accountants working in published apps do. Here is where the line runs and how to... Read article July 22, 2026 Windows Server 2019 vs 2022: Is the Upgrade Worth It? Windows Server 2019 still works fine, but its clock is ticking. We compare security, performance and support timelines to answer the only question... Read article July 29, 2026 How Windows Server Core Licensing Works: The 16-Core Minimum Explained Since 2016, Windows Server is licensed by CPU core, not by socket. The rules fit on a napkin, but getting them wrong doubles your bill. Here they... Read article August 5, 2026 Windows Server for Small Business: A Practical Buyer's Guide A small company does not need a licensing consultant to buy its first server. It needs three questions answered honestly. This guide answers them... Read article August 12, 2026 How to Activate a Windows Server Digital License Key, Step by Step A digital license key turns into a running server in four steps. This walkthrough covers the official ISO download, both activation methods and the... Read article August 19, 2026 Setting Up Remote Desktop Services on Windows Server 2022: A Field Guide RDS turns one server into a workplace for dozens of users. The wizard takes an afternoon; the details in this guide keep it secure and compliant... Read article August 26, 2026 Windows Server 2025: What's New and Should You Buy 2022 Today? Windows Server 2025 brings real improvements, but new is not automatically better for your budget or your compatibility matrix. An honest look at... Read article