Windows Server 2016 || Product & License

Windows Server 2016: is a cloud-ready server operating system meticulously developed by Microsoft, seamlessly integrated into the Windows NT family and concurrently shaped alongside Windows 10. Its unveiling took place on September 26, 2016. Among the host of new features, notable mentions include robust support for Docker containers, an upgraded version of the PowerShell scripting language, and the revolutionary ability to deploy the "nano server" option. This option offers a minimal installation approach, tailor-made for cloud and container-optimized workloads. 

Moreover, Windows Server 2016 boasts the capability to run Hyper-V on both host and guest operating systems, ushering in a new era of virtualization. It introduces a Hyper-V based Shielded Virtual Machine, a security measure designed to safeguard Generation 2 virtual machines from compromised fabric. Storage spaces direct and storage replica amplify its versatility, while Active Directory and Group Policy management undergo enhancements. Pioneering a flexible and cost-efficient datacenter platform, Windows Server 2016 wields the same compute, storage, and network virtualization features powering the renowned Azure public cloud. Beyond this, it introduces layers of security akin to Azure, intertwined with innovations primed for fortifying applications and infrastructure that drive your business. 

A highlight lies in Windows Server 2016's enhancement of Active Directory environment security and facilitation of seamless transitions to cloud-only deployments or hybrid setups. The latter strikes a balance between cloud-hosted applications and services and on-premises counterparts. In essence, Windows Server 2016 redefines the paradigm of cloud-ready server operating systems, offering enhanced security, innovation, and adaptability. Embrace it as the bedrock for empowering your business with unmatched capabilities.

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Up-to 80% Discount on Windows Server 2016 Standard and Datacenter

Windows Server 2016 had several editions tailored to different needs and licensing requirements. The Base editions are: Essentials, Standard, and Datacenter. Additionally, Microsoft has released Hyper-V Server 2016, which is a hypervisor that installs on bare-metal servers to run multiple virtualized OSes. MultiPoint Premium Server: This edition is specifically geared towards educational institutions and allows multiple users to access a shared session simultaneously. And Storage Server 2016: This edition focuses on storage solutions and is designed to work with file servers, network-attached storage (NAS) devices, and storage area network (SAN) appliances. Please contact us unlisted editions.

Datacenter Edition: is ideal for highly virtualized and software-defined datacenter environments. When all physical cores on the server are licensed, Datacenter edition provides rights to use unlimited operating system environments (OSEs) or Hyper-V containers and unlimited containers on the licensed server.

Standard Edition: is ideal for customers with low density or non-virtualized environments. When all physical cores on the server are licensed, Standard edition provides rights to use two Operating System Environments (OSEs) or Hyper-V containers and unlimited containers on the licensed server.

Essentials Edition: is a cloud-connected first server, ideal for small businesses with up to 25 users and 50 devices. Essentials is a good option for customers currently using the Foundation Edition. Each server license provides rights to use one running instance of the server software in either a physical OSE or virtual OSE on the licensed server.

Understanding of Windows Server 2016 Core Licensing

The number of core licenses required equals the number of physical cores on the licensed server, subject to a minimum of 8 core licenses per physical processor and a minimum of 16 core licenses per server. Core licenses are sold in 2-packs and 16-packs. Licensing model includes both Cores + Client Access Licenses (CALs). Each user and/or device accessing a licensed Windows Server 2016 Standard, Datacenter, or Multipoint edition requires a Windows Server CAL or Remote Desktop Services(RDS) 2016 CAL.Please refer to: "Windows Server Product Terms", "Windows Server 2016 Licensing Guide" and  "Licensing Resources and Documents" 


Minimum 16-core license required for Standard & Datacenter edition

Recommended System Requirements


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For Core installation, a minimum Disk Space of 32 GB is required. Additional 4 GB is necessary for GUI installation.

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Microsoft Support recommends the following:

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