Windows Server 2019 - buy all the components at Best Software

In addition to the obligatory hardware, a server also needs an operating system to work properly in everyday life. A common choice is the Windows Server system. Especially with the variant from 2019, you decide on an attractive choice that is in use in many environments and on numerous servers. With numerous features and techniques, Windows Server 2019 proves to be a very good choice for a broad target group. You can buy the software with all its individual components and in different variants here at Best Software.

You can get Windows Server 2019 in different variants

If you want to choose Windows Server 2019 as your operating system, you basically have the choice between three different variants. Microsoft offers the software in the versions Essentials, Standard and Datacenter.

Windows Server Essentials 2019 is the basic version and thus the cheapest option. The scope of services is significantly reduced and the offer is primarily aimed at small organizations. Windows Server Essentials 2019 supports a maximum of 25 users or 50 devices. CPU support is also limited, with the version working with a maximum of two CPUs. One physical or one virtual server are possible with this version of the system.

The possibilities are much more comprehensive with Windows Server 2019 Standard, but this version is also more expensive to purchase. A limitation of cores and thus CPUs does not exist here. The user or device CALs are, of course, necessary to exploit and control the possibilities. The Windows Server 2019 Standard offering is basically aimed at organizations of all sizes, but it has a significant limitation in terms of virtualization options. Thus, the possibilities in this area turn out to be correspondingly low. Those who want to work a lot in this segment should accordingly not go for the Windows Server 2019 Standard version.

In this case, Windows Server Datacenter 2019 is the better choice. This is the largest possible expansion level of the system with support for unlimited cores and 24 TB of RAM. However, the differences are mainly seen when looking at the possibilities in the area of virtualization. Windows Server Datacenter 2019 supports unlimited use of VMs and Hyper-V containers. Windows Server Datacenter 2019 is also much better positioned in terms of security; among other things, Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct are included in the version. These shield and offer good protection against attacks and dangers in everyday life. The Windows Server Datacenter 2019 is therefore primarily aimed at large companies that place high demands on IT or virtualization.

Think about the right license to access the features

In order to benefit from all the features of the software from Microsoft, you not only need the operating system itself. As a user, you will only be able to access the system if you have the appropriate license. Microsoft calls the necessary access licenses CAL, an abbreviation of the English term Client Access License. The user license must be purchased in addition to the respective Windows Server 2019 version.

You have the choice between a device-dependent and a user-dependent license, these are called Device CAL or User CAL. If you repeatedly use different devices to access Windows Server 2019 in everyday life, we recommend purchasing the User CAL. With a corresponding license, you can work on the move and access the features regardless of the end device used. Smartphone, tablet or notebook are therefore equally suitable for the application. However, User CALs are generally more expensive to purchase. It is therefore cheaper to purchase a Device CAL. You link this license to a fixed device in your company, such as a desktop PC or notebook. For each additional device that is to have access to the system, you must purchase another license. Therefore, you should clarify your own needs before deciding for or against a corresponding license. Both types of licenses are also available at Best Software.

Changes, revisions, innovations in Windows Server 2019

The new Windows Server 2019 system is based on the Windows 10 system, also from Microsoft. If you have already worked with Windows 10, you will certainly quickly find your way around and can take advantage of the familiar components and optics. However, Server 2019 also convinces with some changes and practical revisions aside from the Windows 10 operating system.

This concerns working in the cloud, for example. The so-called Microsoft Azure services are now much better integrated in the 2019 server version and can be used excellently. The "Azure File Sync" function, for example, is available as a possible storage location and, if required, you can significantly expand your capacities with the help of Microsoft services. A simplified backup of data or the so-called hybrid features, i.e. a combination of local server and work in the cloud, are also available to users with Windows Server 2019.

At the same time, Microsoft is devoting itself to the topic of security. As in Windows 10, the standards now fall much higher to efficiently protect the important information and files. For example, rely on the Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) feature, which has been significantly revised and clearly improved. Reduced downtime and, last but not least, a significantly improved backup of your files are also the focus when it comes to the benefits of Windows Server 2019.

Benefit from a broad selection here as well

In addition to the Windows Server 2019 Standard, Windows Server 2019 Datacenter and Windows Server 2019 Essentials versions, there are other software products available for free at Best Software, and it's always worth shopping around. Convince yourself, for example, of the older server variants, which are a good choice especially for the low-priced entry. Of course, a direct download is always included in the other offers as well.