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Server 2016 licensing

I have to admit that I am totally confused about the per core licensing of server 2016 - maybe with your help based on real life example I will be able to understand it - so here it is:

1.  I have a a physical server with two six core processors - how many Server 2016 standard licenses I need to purchase for it.
2.  In the past I was able to install server OS on the physical box and install Hyper-V role and then use the same license for one VM - how does it work now?
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OK - great - so for physical server with 2 processors 6 cores each - I will still need 16 core license (8x2core) as this is minimal requirement.
Going further - if I had a server with 4 processors 4 cores each - same licensing would apply.

Am I correct on the above?

The part that I do not get is If I am still entitled to install VM with server 2016 OS on the same server (configured as Hyper-V)
From the Microsoft answer above - I understand that I could install 2 VM's ("rights for up to 2 OSE's") with Server 2016 as OS
Is that correct?
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When typing in 2 Physical processors & 6 physical cores, it shows 8x 2 core license packs required.
When typing in 4 physical processors with 4 physical cores, it shows 16x 2 core license packs required.
The logic surpasses me right now, so I am going to check this with our licensing expert. But at least the sheet shows you what is required. (Just not why)

The VMWare one I already asked about. Will post as soon as I hear back.
If others explain before me, then I'll compare that info with what I am getting.
It is coming from Microsoft btw. But how could I proof that haha :)
So yes, I guess there should be a disclaimer telling you to double check with your distributor.
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First of all thank you all guys for your responses.

So it seems to be as follows:
- 2 physical processors up to 8 cores each requires 8x2 core license,
- 4 physical processors up to 8 cores each requires 16x2 core license.

I think previous Macleans post confirms it, and thank you for attaching that calculator sheet.

Cliff Galiher says that the VM rights remain the same as they were in Server 2012 R2. That would mean that I can install up to 2 VM's (MS call's it OSE's with server 2016 Standard as their OS, any extra would need separate license. The Calculator Sheet attached by Macleans also calculates that. Another VM would require separate 2x8core license (but It would allow you to install up to 2 more VM's)

I think above sounds right.
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Thank you for the explanations
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Thank you
If I install Windows 2016 std with Hyper V service on physical server with Desktop experience & install two Windows server standard instance in virtual mode on it. Assuming quad core single socket processor.

What license I need.

I guess I would be needing: 8 nos of ( 2 Core Licences) that is 16 core license.
Please correct me if I am wrong.
8 as far as I am aware. But always double check with your distributor. You don't want to be caught shorthanded during an audit.