Description

Windows Server 2016 Standard is a comprehensive and versatile server OS designed to support enterprises and data centers. It provides a wide range of features and improvements aimed at enhancing security, simplifying administration, and supporting hybrid cloud environments. Its robust feature set and integration with cloud services make it a valuable asset for businesses aiming to modernize their IT infrastructure and leverage hybrid cloud environments.

Features of Windows Server 2016 Standard 

1. Lightweight Server: Windows Server 2016 Standard is a minimal footprint version of Windows Server designed for remote management. This edition is Ideal for use in cloud environments and as a lightweight server for applications.
   
2. Enhanced performance: In Windows Server 2016 Standard Hyper-V offers enhanced performance and scalability for virtual machines. Some new features such as nested virtualization, hot add/remove for network adapters and memory, and shielded VMs for enhanced security.
   
3. Storage Spaces Direct (S2D): This feature enables building highly available and scalable storage using local storage. This edition leverages industry-standard servers with local storage to create highly available, highly scalable software-defined storage.
   
4. Disaster Recovery: Windows Server 2016 Standard provides block-level replication for disaster recovery. It supports synchronous and asynchronous replication, ensuring data consistency.
5. Failover Clustering: Windows Server 2016 Standard is enhanced to support cloud-ready applications. New features such as rolling cluster upgrades and improved cluster health monitoring.
   
6. Integration With Docker: Windows Server 2016 Standard support for containers to isolate applications and ensure consistent deployment. This edition is integrated with Docker to manage and orchestrate containers.
   
7. Enhanced Security: Windows Server 2016 Standard provides shielded virtual machines and Just Enough Administration (JEA) to protect against malicious administrators and rootkits, and to limit administrative privileges.
   
8. Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS): Windows Server 2016 Standard offers simplified deployment and management of hybrid environments. It supports modern authentication protocols and third-party identity providers.
   
9. Software-Defined Networking (SDN): Windows Server 2016 Standard provides improved network management and security with features like network controllers, virtual network peering, and encrypted networks.
   
10. PowerShell 5.1: Windows Server 2016 Standard offers enhanced scripting capabilities with new cmdlets and features for managing and automating server tasks.

Product Specifications

System Requirements

Installation and Activation

Microsoft licenses are provided through Microsoft Volume Licensing, allowing businesses to activate multiple devices efficiently. Upon acquiring a Windows Server 2016 Standard license, IT administrators or users will receive detailed instructions and official download links to deploy and activate Windows Server 2016 Standard across the organization, compatible with both new installations and updates.

Compatibility – Official Tool

To install Windows Server correctly, your computer must meet the minimum system hardware requirements. If your computer falls short of the requirements, the product may not install properly. Actual requirements vary based on your system configuration, applications, and features that are installed.

Microsoft Offers an official tool, the PC Health Check app, to assess your system’s compatibility. We recommend checking compatibility to avoid installation issues. Download and run the PC Health Check app for a hassle-free compatibility check and by thoroughly checking compatibility before deployment, you can reduce the risk of disruptions and ensure a smooth transition to Windows Server 2016 Standard.