WIndows Server 2019 Standard OEM license for my 48 cores server : Which part numbers to purchase.

Question

I have some doubt in my vendor statement as he told me that it is not possible to buy WIndows Server 2019 Standard OEM license for my 48 core server. Their answer is that there is no option to go beyond 24 core OEM licensing and advise me to go for VL license instead. He mentioned that it was quoted by their local Microsoft partner.

It is my first time purchasing Windows Server OEM licensing . Can anyone guide me and advise me if these Windows part numbers is correct for my 48 core server.

I found these information online :

Windows Server 2019 Standard OEM upto 16 Core Single Server License+Media P73-07788

Windows Server 2019 Standard OEM 24 Core Single Server License+Media P73-07807

Windows Server 2019 Standard OEM Extra 2 Core Additional POS License P73-07888

Windows Server 2019 Standard OEM Extra 4 Core Additional POS License P73-07907

Windows Server 2019 Standard OEM Extra 16 Core Additional POS License P73-07926

Option #1:

Purchase 1 qty - P73-07807 (base license for up to 24 cores)
& purchase 12 qty - P73-07888 (Extra 2 Core Additional License)

Option #2:

Purchase 1 qty - P73-07807 (base license for up to 24 cores)
& purchase 6 qty - P73-07907 ((Extra 4 Core Additional License)

Option #3:

Purchase 1 qty - P73-07807 (base license for up to 24 cores)
; purchase 1 qty - P73-07926 (Extra 16 Core Additional License)
& purchase 2 qty - P73-07907 ((Extra 4 Core Additional License)

Option #4
Purchase 1 Qty P73-07926 ( (base license for up to 16 cores)
& purchase 2 qty - P73-07926 (Extra 16 Core Additional License)

Answer 1

You can also chat online with microsoft sales here.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/windows-server-2019-standard-cal/dg7gmgf0dvss?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab

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Regards, Dave Patrick ....
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows Server] Datacenter Management

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Answer 2

That's correct, you can purchase additional core packs to cover the cores.

https://download.microsoft.com/download/7/C/E/7CED6910-C7B2-4196-8C55-208EE0B427E2/Windows_Server_2019_licensing_datasheet_EN_US.pdf

licensing questions are better directed towards your reseller's trained licensing specialist or ask microsoft directly.

https://www.microsoft.com/Licensing/servicecenter/Help/Contact.aspx

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/officelocator/default.aspx
or email volume licensing service.

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Regards, Dave Patrick ....
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows Server] Datacenter Management

Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees, and confers no rights.

Answer 3

Thank for your answer. I was very shocking surprise when my vendor said this answer was confirmed with Microsoft product support and Ingram Micro that it is not possible to license for anything beyond 24 core license.

it's contradicting to my understanding which i have gathered online.

i planning to go for this option #4 as it has the least number paper license

Option #4 Purchase 1 Qty P73-07926 ( (base license for up to 16 cores)
&
purchase 2 qty - P73-07926 (Extra 16 Core Additional License)

Answer 4