Choose from three primary editions of Windows Server based on the size of your organization, as well as virtualization and datacenter requirements.
To give you a more consistent licensing experience across multi-cloud environments, we’re transitioning from processor-based licensing to core-based licensing with Windows Server 2016 Datacenter and Standard editions. For specific pricing, contact your Microsoft reseller.
Brand | Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Standard |
Product Type | Open License Product |
Version | 2016 |
Distribution Media | VLSC Portal Media |
System Requirements | Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor or SoC; RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit; Hard disk space: 16 GB for 32-bit OS 20 GB for 64-bit OS; Graphics card: DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver; Display: 800x600 |
Feature 01 | Benefit from cloud-consistency built into Windows Server 2016 to move workloads from on-premises to the cloud, in virtual machines (VMs) or containers. |
Feature 02 | Use familiar management skills and tools, including PowerShell, to manage across your on-premises, hosted, or public cloud environments. |
Feature 03 | Build cloud-native and hybrid apps using containers and microservices architectures. |
Feature 04 | Move your traditional applications into a modern DevOps environment with little or no code changes using containers. Windows Server Containers bring the agility and density of containers to the Windows ecosystem, enabling agile application development and management. Use Hyper-V isolation for a unique additional level of security for Linux and Windows containerized applications without any changes to the container image. Use Active Directory identity mapped to your Windows Server Containers. |
Feature 05 | Microsoft, Docker Inc. and the Docker Community have partnered to provide the Docker Enterprise Edition with support for new container technologies in Windows Server 2016. |
Feature 06 | Use Nano Server as the container image for the agility and flexibility today’s application developers need. Optimized for use inside containers, it’s the perfect option for working with microservices. |
Feature 07 | Run traditional first-party applications such as SQL Server 2016 with best-in-class performance, security and availability. |
Feature 08 | Windows Server 2016 is the cloud-ready operating system that delivers new layers of security and Azure-inspired innovation for the applications and infrastructure that power your business. Increase security and reduce business risk with multiple layers of protection built into the operating system. |
To give you a more consistent licensing experience across multi-cloud environments, we’re transitioning from processor-based licensing to core-based licensing with Windows Server 2016 Datacenter and Standard editions. For specific pricing, contact your Microsoft reseller.