Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Standard Up To 16 Cpu Or Cores Up To 2 Virtual Servers
Additional licenses are available for 2 4 and 16 cores.
Microsoft windows server 2016 standard up to 16 cpu or cores up to 2 virtual servers. Microsoft windows server 2016 standard is the base version of the windows server 2016 series and is designed for physical or minimally virtualized environments. In addition to the base windows server cal or external connector license some functionalities will continue to require the purchase of an. Windows server 2016 is a cloud compatible operating system that supports all current workloads while introducing new technologies that make transitioning to cloud computing much. The 2 core pack for each edition is one eighth the price of a 2 processor license for corresponding windows server 2012 r2 editions.
With windows server 2016 standard users gain access to features such as server virtualization storage software defined networking web application platforms server management and automation information protection virtual desktops and much more. Windows server standard and datacenter editions continue to require windows server cals for every user or device accessing a server see the product terms for exceptions or windows server external connector licenses for servers accessed by external users. Customers who need to license more than 16 cores can easily do so with additional licenses. Server core includes most but not all server roles.
Standard edition provides rights for up to two oses or hyper v containers when all physical cores in the server are licensed. Microsoft windows server 2016 standard 2 core license. Comparison of standard and datacenter editions of windows server 2016. For every two additional vms all the cores in the server have to be licensed again.
Join us for our digital event experience on. Small businesses with up to 25 users and 50 devices. Windows server 2019 windows server 2016 and windows server semi annual channel the server core option is a minimal installation option that is available when you are deploying the standard or datacenter edition of windows server. Specialty servers server license no cal required.
One of microsoft s newest features with 2016 is nano server a headless installation option. Physical or minimally virtualized environments.