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Microsoft Active Directory

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From $33.58/mo Windows
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Headquarters
Redmond, Washington, United StatesRead 4 Oct 2026 · learn.microsoft.com
Founded
1975Read 4 Oct 2026 · learn.microsoft.com

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Windows Server 2025 Standard $1,176 a month Suggested MSRP; pricing is shown in USD and may vary by country. Core-based licensing · Requires Windows Server CAL · Designed for physical or minimally virtualized environments Read 21 Sep 2026 · microsoft.com
Windows Server 2025 Datacenter $6,771 a month Suggested MSRP; pricing is shown in USD and may vary by country. Core-based licensing · Requires Windows Server CAL · Designed for highly virtualized datacenters and cloud environments Read 21 Sep 2026 · microsoft.com
Windows Server pay-as-you-go $33.58 a month Pay as you go Transacted through Azure Arc · Pay only for what you need · The page also lists $0.046 per hour Read 21 Sep 2026 · microsoft.com

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