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 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. 

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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Windows Server 2016 - Standard and Datacenter Licensing

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Windows Server 2016 had several editions tailored to different needs and licensing requirements. The Base editions are: 

Understanding the Core Licensing

Windows Server 2016: Datacenter & Standard both editions are licensed under a core-based license model. 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 physical server or virtual machine

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: Licensing Guide. 

Understanding of Windows Server 2016 Core Licensing

Recommended System Requirements

Processor requirements:

Disk Space:

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

Disk Space Capacity Planning:

Microsoft Support recommends the following:

Disk Controller:

RAM (Random Access memory) Requirements:

Optional System Requirements Features:

Network Requirements:


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