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Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Essentials
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Essentials: Essentials is aimed at smaller server environments. Check the user, device and hardware limits for the specific release, along with the licence type offered.
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Product description
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Essentials
Reliable IT starts with a properly planned server environment. Windows Server brings together central services for users, data and applications. Choose the edition and core pack for your hardware, server roles and virtualisation plans, not just your number of PCs.
What the software offers
- Central user and resource management with roles such as Active Directory.
- Deploy file, network and application services to meet your needs.
- Plan the edition, core coverage and any required CALs together.
Essentials targets small businesses with up to 25 users and 50 devices. Additional hardware and licence limits apply to each release; check these against your server configuration before buying.
Choose the right version
Device count, duration and delivery method depend on the selected offer. Check your variant before buying, especially for multi-device packs and subscriptions.
Lifetime · perpetual
Perpetual use of the purchased version under the product terms. Device count and activations remain limited to the licensed scope; future major versions are not automatically included.
Installation languages: German, English, French, Italian. Other languages on request; CHF 10 supplement as stated in the product offer.
ESD delivery provides your product key and download and installation information by email. USB drives or DVDs are included only when that variant is selected. The delivery time stated for your variant applies.
Minimum requirements at a glance
System requirements – Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Essentials
These are minimum requirements. Additional features, updates and your workload may require more resources. Check the complete manufacturer specifications for the relevant version before buying.
- Processor
- 1.4 GHz · x64 · NX/DEP · CMPXCHG16b · LAHF/SAHF · PrefetchW · SLAT
- Memory
- Server Core: 1 GB; Desktop Experience: 2 GB; ECC
- Available storage
- 32 GB
- Other requirements
- Gigabit Ethernet; allow additional resources for server roles, virtual machines and updates. 32 GB is an absolute minimum, not a general operating recommendation.
Internet for downloads, activation and online features. Additional accounts or components may be required.
Installation
Installation – Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Essentials
- Download the disk image file.
- Install the software by double-clicking the disk image file and then double-clicking the setup file.
- Follow the instructions of the installer.
- During installation, you will be prompted to enter the key.
AT A GLANCE /
Is this software right for you?
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Essentials: Essentials is aimed at smaller server environments. Check the user, device and hardware limits for the specific release, along with the licence type offered.
Check before buying
For Standard and Datacenter, licensing depends on the applicable model and required core coverage. A small core pack is not automatically a complete server licence. Check whether client access licences (CALs) are also required.
Available options
The selector above shows current variants, prices and availability. Check device count, duration, platform and delivery method before ordering.
Delivery and activation
Digital ESD variants are delivered by email with the product key and available download information. The selected variant determines delivery method and timing. A USB stick or DVD is included only if you specifically choose that variant.
Personal support from Lucerne
For help choosing, installing or activating your software, contact TheKeyStore Switzerland, operated by Everix GmbH in Lucerne. For an existing order, have your order number and any exact error message ready.