Windows Server 2016 - is the cloud-ready operating system that supports current workloads while introducing new technologies that make it easy to transition to cloud computing when your customers are ready. It delivers powerful new layers of security along with Microsoft Azure-inspired innovation for the applications and infrastructure that power your customers’ business. The cloud offers IT organizations opportunities to flourish under a new model that delivers faster time to value and innovation. Many organizations, however, face strict compliance or business requirements. For organizations that need it all—security, efficiency, and innovation—Windows Server 2016 delivers it. Windows Server 2016 is the cloud-ready operating system that supports your current workloads while introducing new technologies that make it easy to transition to cloud computing when you are ready.
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| Publisher | Microsoft | |||
| Release Type | Latest version 02/18/2018 | |||
| License Type | Retail License .(Digital version) |
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| Build Number | 9718492 | |||
| Product Name |
Windows Server 2016 - Standard/Datacenter |
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| Delivery Method | Online delivery
(email) |
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| Brand | Microsoft | |||
| Language(s) | English - for
different language message
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| Media
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ISO (DVD image) - Direct download from Microsoft | |||
| Bit Version | 64-bit
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| Released | 1/12/2018 |
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Windows Server 2016 Licensing model The Windows Server 2016 licensing model includes both Cores + Client Access Licenses (CALs). Each user and/or device accessing a licensed Windows Server Standard, Datacenter or Multipoint edition requires a Windows Server CAL or a Windows Server and a Remote Desktop Services (RDS) CAL. A Windows Server CAL gives a user or device the right to access any edition of Windows Server of the same or earlier version. Each Window Server CAL allows access to multiple licenses of Windows Server. After the General Availability of Windows Server 2016, the business model for Standard and Datacenter editions will transition from processor-based to corebased licensing. Core-based licensing provides a more consistent licensing metric across multi-cloud environments, improves workload portability for Windows Server through benefits like Azure Hybrid Use Benefit, and helps remove friction across different licensing models. |
How to Convert Windows Server 2016 Evaluation version to OEM/Retail/Volume version (Licensed & Legal for Business)? It's Only applicable for if your Evaluation version need to change to production, New installation is straight forward without any issue on Licensing and activation.
You can freely convert between Windows Server Evaluation version to Retail-licensed version, Volume-licensed version, or an OEM version. The edition remains the same during this conversion. If you are starting with an evaluation version, convert it to the retail version first, and then you can inter-convert as described. To do this, from an elevated command prompt, run: slmgr /ipk <key>
Where <key> is the appropriate volume, retail, or OEM product/license key.
You can freely convert between Windows Server Evaluation version to Retail-licensed version, Volume-licensed version, or an OEM version. The edition remains the same during this conversion. If you are starting with an evaluation version, convert it to the retail version first, and then you can inter-convert as described. To do this, from an elevated command prompt, run: slmgr /ipk <key>
Where <key> is the appropriate volume, retail, or OEM product/license key.
Open PowerShell/Command Prompt as Administrator and write and enter: slmgr /ipk XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
If unable to complete the process by normal mode then try this 2nd method: How to Activate Windows Server 2016 Evaluation Edition with VLSC MAK key or Retail key
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Windows Server 2016 includes built-in breach resistance to help thwart attacks on your systems and meet compliance goals. Even if someone finds a way into your environment, the layers of security built into Windows Server 2016 limit the damage they can cause and help detect suspicious activity.
Executive summary:
- What it is: Windows Server 2016 is Microsoft's latest iteration of its server line of operating systems and the successor to Windows Server 2012 R2.
- Why it matters: Windows Server 2016 includes a number of new features to its core foundation, including identity management and enhanced security capabilities to ensure data and access to data maintains its integrity from end to end, regardless of whether it's stored locally or in the cloud.
- Who this affects: Businesses relying on Microsoft services to empower their business functions, and the IT pros that are responsible for managing this infrastructure.
- When this is happening: Microsoft released Windows Server 2016 on October 12, 2016, ending development of its software cycle and making the final code or "gold master" generally available for download.
- How to get it: Windows Server 2016 is available for purchase and download directly from Microsoft's website and authorized resellers worldwide.
Editions: Windows Server 2016 is available in 3 editions
- Essentials
- Standard
- Datacenter
The editions are suitable for the following application areas:
| Edition | Ideal for... | Visualization rights | Licensing model | Client Access Licenses | RAM Limit | CPU Limit | Pricing |
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| Essentials | Small businesses with basic IT requirements; very small or no IT department | no, one physical or one virtual installation | CPU-based | CALs not required * (limited to 25 users / 50 devices) | 64 GB RAM | max. 2 CPUs |
Genuine Windows Server License & CALs
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| Standard | For all companies that require advanced features and virtualize to a lesser extent | 2 virtual machines ** or 2 Hyper-V Container | Core-based | CALs required *** | 24 TB RAM | 512 Cores | |
| Datacenter | For all companies with high requirements on IT workloads with large number of virtual systems | unlimited virtual machines and Hyper-V Container |
- (*) An RDS CAL is required to access Remote desktop. Please visit here for: Windows Server 2016 Remote Desktop Service CALs
- (**) The Windows Server Standard Edition license allows 2 OSEs (Operating System Environments) when all physical cores are licensed.
- (***) CALs are required for every user or device, which connects directly or indirectly to a server. Details can be found on the Microsoft website in the area Client Access Licenses and Management Licenses. (****) Our Standard edition included 10 user cals and Datacenter edition included 25 user cals integrated with the License. No cal required for Essentials edition but it's limited by 25 user and 50 device only.
Minimal System Requirements for Windows Server 2016
The following table shows the minimum requirements for Windows Server 2016. The actual requirements depend on the system configuration and the installed applications and features.
| Description | Minimal System Requirements |
|---|---|
| CPU architecture | x64 |
| CPU clock rate | 1.4 GHz |
| RAM | 512 MB* with (ECC (Error Correcting Code) type or similar technology) |
| Disk space | 32 GB** |
| Network adapter | 1x Ethernet (at least gigabit throughput) |
- (*) 2 GB for Server with Desktop Experience installation option.
- (**) Computers with more than 16 GB of RAM will require more disk space for paging, hibernation, and dump files.
Edition comparison by physical / virtual instances
Windows Server 2016 instances can be operated in either a physical operating system environment (POSE) or a virtual operating system environment (VOSE):
| Edition | Running instances in POSE | Running instances in VOSE |
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| Essentials | 1** | 1** |
| Standard | 1* | 2 |
| Datacenter | 1 | unlimited |
- (*) When a customer runs all the allowed virtual instances, the physical instance can only be used to manage and maintain the virtual instances.
- (**) Essentials can be run in a physical or virtual operating system environment
Windows Server 2016 Servicing model:
It is important to understand the two servicing model available depending on the installation option. The Long Term Servicing Branch (LTSB) is the same model that we have had so far. When Microsoft released Windows Server, they provided 5 years of mainstream support and 5 years of extended support. The provided features were frozen in the time until the next Windows Server release. This is what LTSB provides.
Since Windows 10, Microsoft has developed a new servicing model called Current Branch (CB). Regularly (almost every 4-6 months) Microsoft provide servicing updates to Windows 10 to bring new functionalities and “force” to upgrade the build version. For companies, build upgrade imposed by CB is too recurrent so they need more time. Administrator can choose the Current Branch for Business to postpone the build upgrade for an additional time of 4 to 6 months. This is what is the Current Branch for Business (CBB).
The servicing model depends on the installation option:
It is important to understand the two servicing model available depending on the installation option. The Long Term Servicing Branch (LTSB) is the same model that we have had so far. When Microsoft released Windows Server, they provided 5 years of mainstream support and 5 years of extended support. The provided features were frozen in the time until the next Windows Server release. This is what LTSB provides.
Since Windows 10, Microsoft has developed a new servicing model called Current Branch (CB). Regularly (almost every 4-6 months) Microsoft provide servicing updates to Windows 10 to bring new functionalities and “force” to upgrade the build version. For companies, build upgrade imposed by CB is too recurrent so they need more time. Administrator can choose the Current Branch for Business to postpone the build upgrade for an additional time of 4 to 6 months. This is what is the Current Branch for Business (CBB).
The servicing model depends on the installation option:
Installation Option | LTSB servicing model | CBB servicing model |
Server with Desktop Experience | Yes | No |
Server Core | Yes | No |
Nano Server | No | Yes |
Windows Server 2016 will have three separate options for installation — Server with Desktop Experience, Nano Server, and Server Core. You might be wondering if installation options matter when it comes to servicing. But they actually do, especially now that your choice of installation is going to be a driving force in regards to the servicing model you get in the end.
You might pick a Nano Server, and then work in the CBB. On the other hand, if you press the key for Server Core or GUI (Graphical User Interface) instead, you might get LTSB. In the case of Nano Server, during production, Software Assurance is necessary as this kind of servicing provides fresh features and functionality.
Now that you have a more well-rounded idea about Microsoft’s new licensing and servicing options for Windows Server 2016, you can form an opinion about it. There are many new things to consider, especially in terms of features and accessibility. Microsoft seems to be concentrating more on evolving the earlier standards to fit the new generation, and whether users respond to them the way they’re intended to remains to be seen.
Question: How
do i install the required server cals (not RDS CAL) on the server after
installing the OS for the local user and device access?
Answer:
With Windows Server 2016, there is no software to install in order to
add CALs. But you should have the CALs as required your environment, And
you will get a piece of paper or soft copy of your invoice(if get
through online seller) that indicates you've purchased the required
number of CALs and that's it. There is no key on the user cal license
itself, only a tracking ID as Microsoft/Sellers reference only. No use of that key/tracking id/serial on your end.
Still
confusing? The easiest answer is: Microsoft trust you blindly when
your server is licensed. Example: installed and activated Windows Server
2016 without any cal although 500 user still can access the server.
That's the secret If you have a licensed Windows Server OS then with it
you have all access of the service of the server except the Remote Desktop Service which required additional CAL which you must install on the RDS Licensing server. Please visit here for Windows Server 2016 RDS Licensing. Still not clear or looking more cals integrated server? Contact US.
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