Do I need a Windows license for Hyper-V?

Do I need a Windows license for Hyper-V?

Hyper-V itself requires no licensing outside of your normal Windows licensing to run virtualization with Windows. So, the licensing that we are referring to here is Windows licensing as it relates to Windows virtual machines running as a Hyper-V virtual machine.

Is Hyper-V included in Server 2012?

To install the Hyper-V role in Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2. You can install the Hyper-V role in Server Manager or by using Windows PowerShell.

Does Hyper-V come with Windows Server?

Hyper-V was first released with Windows Server 2008, and has been available without additional charge since Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8. A standalone Windows Hyper-V Server is free, but with command-line interface only.

Which editions of Microsoft Windows Server 2012 include the Hyper-V role?

The Hyper-V management tools in Windows Server 2012 R2 can be used to manage Hyper-V on Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2012. The Hyper-V technology virtualizes hardware to provide an environment in which you can run multiple operating systems at the same time on one physical computer.

How many VMs can Hyper-V run?

1,024
Hyper-V has a hard limit of 1,024 running virtual machines.

Does Hyper-V Server 2012 R2 require a license?

Hyper-V Server 2012 R2 does not require a license. Windows Server 2012 must be purchased (and thus requires a license.) When you purchase Windows Server 2012 R2 to use as only a Hyper-V host, AND you only install the Hyper-V role, you are granted 2 server OS instances on the host machine with the Standard version…

Is there a Windows Hyper-V Server?

There is no “Windows Hyper-V” Server, that is a common mistake, mixing two completely different products. You have 4 possible solutions. Assuming you have Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard with Hyper-V. This gives you 2 server OS instances that are legally licensed to run on this host.

How do I license multiple Windows Server 2012 R2 OS instances?

Assuming you have Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard with Hyper-V. This gives you 2 server OS instances that are legally licensed to run on this host. You can either purchase another Windows Server Standard license and assign it to the same host or purchase 2 additional Essentials licenses to be correctly licensed.

How many VMs can I license with standard edition?

Standard Edition provides rights for up to 2 Operating System Environments or Windows Servers containers with Hyper-V isolation when all physical cores in the server are licensed. For each additional 1 or 2 VMs, all the physical cores in the server must be licensed again.