Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Standard

Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Standard delivers a balanced, secure, and efficient platform for businesses that need essential server capabilities without the higher cost of Datacenter.

Key Features:

• Hyper-V Virtualization – Supports up to 2 virtual machines (or 2 Hyper-V containers).
• Active Directory & Domain Services – Full support for user management and network security.
• Improved Security – Credential Guard, Just Enough Administration, and enhanced Windows Defender.
• Storage & File Services – Storage Spaces, DFS, and better file server performance.
• Remote Desktop Services – Host virtual desktops and applications.
• Web & Application Hosting – IIS and .NET support for running business applications.
• Nano Server – Lightweight deployment option for reduced footprint.
• Container Support – Early Windows container capabilities.

Benefits:

• Perpetual one-time license – No subscription fees.
• Proven stability with long-term support (security updates still available).
• Ideal for small to medium businesses, branch offices, and lightly virtualized setups.
• Cost-effective solution for file servers, domain controllers, application servers, and more.
• Supports up to 24 TB RAM and 512 cores in physical deployments.

Windows Server 2016 Standard remains a solid and widely used choice for organizations looking for a dependable server OS with essential virtualization rights.

Note: This is the Standard edition (2 VM rights). Additional licenses or Datacenter edition required for higher virtualization needs. Client Access Licenses (CALs) sold separately.