Windows Server 2016 Standard Core & Datacenter Core Feb 2017

Windows Server 2016 (code-named Windows Server vNext) – server operating system from Microsoft, which provides a new level of security and innovations for your applications and infrastructure of your company. Windows Server 2016 features based on cloud technologies allow to increase the competitiveness of the data center. Improvements in the field of computing, network infrastructure, storage and security systems provide additional flexibility to meet changing business requirements. Faster connectivity and adaptability are achieved through features modern platforms for applications like Windows Server Containers.


10 reasons why you’ll love Windows Server 2016


Manage servers in DevOps style with PowerShell and configure state

New controls and access through Active Directory and Certificate

Simple server management from any location using the Server Management

Services remote desktops to improve graphics scalability and cloud-based integration

Changing the approach to storage: software-defined storage

Improved clustering and integrated virtualization through software-defined calculations

Dynamic security and flexibility of a hybrid cloud due to the software-defined networks

New levels of protection against changing threats

The density of containers in the Windows ecosystem

Reduction of space taken up by the data center, and attack surface through Nano Server.


Security built-in at the start

Reduce risk with multiple layers of security right in the operating system for on-premises and cloud protection.


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Ready for the cloud when you are

Easily make the move to the cloud with Hyper-V—the same hypervisor used by Azure.


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Low storage costs

Build highly available, scalable software-defined storage solutions at a fraction of the cost