Windows Server 2016 Standard

Windows Server 2016 Standard is a robust and versatile server operating system designed to meet the needs of small to medium-sized businesses, as well as enterprises with a focus on high availability, enhanced security, and powerful virtualization capabilities. This edition combines cutting-edge innovations with proven enterprise-level features to provide a stable platform for building and managing your IT infrastructure.

Key Features:

• Enhanced Security: Windows Server 2016 Standard includes advanced security features such as Shielded Virtual Machines, which protect virtualized workloads from unauthorized access, and Just-In-Time (JIT) Administration, which limits administrative privileges to reduce attack surfaces. It also features Windows Defender for built-in, real-time malware protection.
• Hyper-V Virtualization: It comes with Hyper-V, Microsoft’s powerful virtualization platform, which enables you to run multiple virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical server, increasing hardware utilization and reducing costs. Hyper-V in Windows Server 2016 offers features like nested virtualization, virtual machine replication, and more.
• Software-Defined Storage: With Storage Spaces Direct, Windows Server 2016 allows for the creation of highly available and scalable storage systems without the need for expensive SAN hardware. You can also implement Storage Replica to protect your critical data with near-synchronous replication across sites.
• Windows Containers: Take advantage of Windows Containers to develop, deploy, and run applications in isolated environments. This helps in modernizing your application infrastructure, improving scalability, and simplifying application lifecycle management.
• Networking Enhancements: Windows Server 2016 Standard introduces a host of networking improvements, including Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Network Controller, and ExpressRoute for faster, secure connections to cloud services. It also features DirectAccess for seamless remote access to your network.
• PowerShell 5.1: The improved PowerShell 5.1 in Windows Server 2016 provides advanced automation and scripting capabilities, making it easier to manage both physical and virtual server environments with comprehensive control over configurations, settings, and policies.
• Active Directory Improvements: This edition includes enhancements to Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), including more robust Group Managed Service Accounts (gMSA) and Dynamic Access Control for more granular control over user access and data security.
• Support for Docker and Linux Containers: Windows Server 2016 also supports Docker containers and can run Linux-based containers, providing a flexible platform for hybrid environments and cross-platform application deployments.

System Requirements:

• Processor: 1.4 GHz 64-bit processor
• RAM: 2 GB (4 GB or more recommended for some features)
• Hard Drive: 32 GB minimum
• Network Adapter: Gigabit Ethernet adapter