Hyper-V Server 2012 R2 and licensing.

Hi Guys,

I have some doubts about using Windows Hyper-V Server 2012 R2 and how many VMs I can run onto. I was reading about it and found a idea conflicts and I would be glad if someone helps me.

So, my doubt... Windows hyper-v Server 2012 R2 is totally free? How many VMs can I deploy and run simultaneously having licensed each VMs individually.

Follow environment exemple:

One physical machine with Windows Hyper-V Server 2012 R2, and 4 VMs each one with Essentials license.

It is possible with no license for the Windows hyper-V server 2012 R2?

Thanks,