Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Datacenter (PC) 32/64 Bits (Retail)

Description

Windows Server Datacenter 2016 is the operating system that bridges on-premises environments with Azure services, enabling hybrid scenarios that maximize existing investments. Enhance security and reduce business risks with multiple layers of protection built into the operating system. Scale your datacenter infrastructure for greater efficiency and scalability with hyper-converged infrastructure. Windows Server 2016 Datacenter also allows you to create a native cloud and modernize traditional applications using containers and micro-services. For more details, visit the Windows Server website.

Windows Server Datacenter 2016 is the ninth version of Microsoft’s Windows Server operating system, part of the Windows NT operating system family. It is the third version of the server operating system based on the Windows 10 platform, following Windows Server 2022 and Windows Server 2019. It was released on August 18, 2021.

Windows Server 2016 includes the following new features:

Container Services:

• Support for Kubernetes (stable; v1.14)
• Support for Tigera Calico for Windows
• Linux containers on Windows

Storage:

• Storage Spaces Direct
• Storage Migration Service
• Storage Replica
• System Insights

Security:

• Shielded Virtual Machines
• Enhanced Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)

Administration:

• Windows Admin Center
• SetupDiag
• Included OpenSSH

Installation Options:

Server Core: This is the recommended installation option. It is a smaller installation that includes the core components of Windows Server and supports all server roles but does not include a local graphical user interface (GUI). It is used for “headless” deployments managed remotely via Windows Admin Center, PowerShell, or other server management tools.

Server with Desktop Experience: This is the full installation and includes a complete graphical interface for customers who prefer this option.

Evaluation Options:

• Windows Server 2016 on Microsoft Azure
• Windows Server 2016 | 64-bit ISO
• Virtual hard disk | 64-bit Windows Server 2016