Microsoft Core Infrastructure Server
Volume license with Software Assurance for CIS
About this software
Microsoft Core Infrastructure Server Suite Standard volume license bundles Windows Server Standard and System Center Standard with Software Assurance. It is offered through Microsoft volume licensing channels and SPLA where available, and is licensed on a core basis with minimum core counts per processor and per server. The suite provides Standard edition virtualization rights and Software Assurance benefits for version rights and updates during coverage.
Purchase
Microsoft Core Infrastructure Server
In Stock
Delivery: 1 working day
This product is available, please contact us for the price
Do you need more information or looking for another license?
Benefits
- Included software: Includes Windows Server Standard and System Center Standard during Software Assurance coverage.
- Licensing model: Licensed based on physical cores with minimum core counts required.
- Virtualization rights: Standard edition permits limited virtual operating system environments per license.
- Software Assurance: Provides version rights, updates, and other SA benefits during coverage.
- Volume channels: Available via Microsoft volume licensing programs and SPLA where offered.
Available languages
- English
- Spanish
- French
- German
- & more supported languages
Support information
- Product Terms: See Microsoft Product Terms for detailed use rights and licensing rules.
- Licensing guides: Windows Server licensing guidance explains core counting and virtualization rights.
- Software Assurance docs: Software Assurance documentation describes benefits, upgrades, and coverage.
- Partner support: Authorized Microsoft resellers and licensing specialists can assist with purchase questions.
- Deployment resources: Microsoft Learn and docs provide deployment steps, configuration, and best practices.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Core Infrastructure Server Suite include?
CIS Standard bundles Windows Server Standard and System Center Standard, provided as the versions available while Software Assurance is active.
How is the product licensed?
Licensing is core-based; the number of licenses equals physical cores, with minimums of eight cores per processor and sixteen per server.
Can Windows Server components be used in Azure?
Windows Server licensed under CIS can be used in Azure under the Azure Hybrid Benefit, subject to licensing terms.
Is System Center use permitted in Azure under CIS?
System Center licensed under CIS Suite generally cannot be used in Azure, except in specific Server and Cloud Enrollment scenarios.
Which licensing programs offer CIS Suite?
CIS Suite is available through Microsoft volume licensing channels including Open Value, Enterprise and SPLA, subject to regional channel availability.