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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. It was succeeded by Windows Server 2019 and the Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel, which was released in 2017.
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Windows Server 2016 had several editions tailored to different needs and licensing requirements. The Base editions are:
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 Windows Server 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.
All physical cores on the server must be licensed, subject to a minimum of 8 core licenses per physical processor and a minimum of 16 core licenses per server.
Essentials edition server is for either one or two processor servers.
Standard edition permits use of one running instance of the server software in the physical OSE on the licensed server (in addition to two virtual OSEs), if the physical OSE is used solely to host and manage the virtual OSEs.
Essentials edition permits use of one running instance of the server software in the physical OSE on the licensed server (in addition to one virtual OSE), if the physical OSE is used solely to host and manage the virtual OSE.
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, edition requires a Windows Server CAL or Remote Desktop Services(RDS) 2016 CAL. Please refer to: Licensing Guide.
Recommended Hardware Requirements
Processor requirements:
A minimum of 1.4 GHz 64-bit EMT64 or AMD64 processor. Quad Core Recommended for production systems.
Support for security features like NX Bit and DEP (Data Execution Prevention).
The processor should support CMPXCHG16b, LAHF/SAHF, and PrefetchWNeeds.
Needs to Support EPT or NPT (Second Level Address Translation).
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:
3 times the RAM size limited up to 32 GB. Which means 96 GB (32×3 = 96 GB).
Additional disk space of 10-12 GB for additional roles and features installed based on server roles. For 32 GB Systems with GUI (96 + 12 = 108 GB).
Additional 10 GB is required for Windows Updates. So, 108 GB +10 GB = 118 GB for 32 GB Systems.
10 GB extra space for miscellaneous files and logs (Perfmon, Server Trace, etc.) (128 GB for 32 GB Systems).
Any Disk Space requirements for applications that are installed on the OS partition are additional. For example SQL, Exchange, SharePoint MS-CRM, etc.
Disk Controller:
Needs to be a PCI Express Compliant Disk Controller.
ATA/PATA/IDE/EIDE are not supported for either boot, page, or data.
RAM (Random Access memory) Requirements:
512 MB ECC supported Memory Modules.
800 MB for VM Installations, post-installation, reduce RAM to 512 MB.
Optional System Requirements Features:
Support of UEFI 2.3.1c-based system and firmware with support for secure boot.
Trusted Platform Module.
Graphics Accelerator device and monitor, capable of SVGA (1024 x 768) minimum. 1080 p monitors or higher-resolution recommended.
Input devices such as a Keyboard and Microsoft® mouse (or other compatible pointing devices).
Internet access to download Windows Updates where the tenant is managing the updates.
Network Requirements:
Minimum a Gigabit Ethernet adapter with 1 Gbps throughput.
Needs to be PCI Express Compliant hardware.
Support for Pre-boot Execution Environment (PXE). As you may know, Wireless Devices cannot be used to boot from the network.
Note: If you want to convert your Windows Server Evaluation version to Retail and Licensed version for work or business needs (requires a brand new retail license key for the activation, if not purchased from us), please check this link: Convert Evaluation to Licensed version. And visit here for Free Automatic VM Activation License Key.
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