Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Standard is an operating system that makes the administration and configuration of servers extremely simple. An extensive system of functions and useful tools provides support and the possibility of quick intervention in the event of any server crash. Windows Server 2016 is equipped not only with a number of the most necessary tools but also a possibility of creating a cloud. This way, you can be sure your data will always be safe.

Windows Server 2016 is the cloud-ready operating system that delivers new layers of security and Azure-inspired innovation for the applications and infrastructure, managing your current workload while providing new technologies that facilitate the transition to cloud computing when you're ready. Microsoft Imagine users may download and use for experimentation, learning, and academic lab purposes too.

Managing your current workload while providing new technologies that facilitate the transition to cloud computing when you're ready, Windows Server 2016 is the cloud-ready operating system that delivers new layers of security and Azure-inspired innovation for the applications and infrastructure. Microsoft Imagine users may download and use for experimentation, learning, and academic lab purposes too.

Features:

Built-in Security

Windows Server 2016 gives you the power to prevent attacks and detect suspicious activity with new features to control privileged access, protect virtual machines and harden the platform against emerging threats.

Software-defined Infrastructure

Windows Server 2016 delivers a more flexible and cost-efficient operating system for your datacenter, using software-defined compute, storage and network virtualization features inspired by Azure.

Cloud-ready Application Platform

Windows Server 2016 delivers new ways to deploy and run both existing and cloud-native applications – whether on-premises or in Microsoft Azure – using new capabilities such as Windows containers and the lightweight Nano Server installation option.

Download and Converting:

Download the Windows Server 2016 Standard evalution installer from the official Microsoft website. Windows Server 2016

Converting Windows Server Evaluation Version to Standard Version:

1. First open up a Powershell window and run as Administrator.
2. Enter the following command: DISM /Online /Set-Edition:ServerStandard /ProductKey:xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx /AcceptEula
3. DISM will proceed to make the required changes and will request a reboot. Press Y to reboot the server.
4. Once the server has rebooted, log back in and open up Powershell again and check the current version of your system by typing: DISM /Online /Get-CurrentEdition

System Requirements:

1. Processor: 1.4Ghz 64-bit processor
2. RAM: 512 MB
3. Disk Space: 32 GB
4. Network: Gigabit (10/100/1000baseT) Ethernet adapter
5. Optical Storage: DVD drive (if installing the OS from DVD media)
6. Video: Super VGA (1024 x 768) or higher-resolution (optional)
7. Input Devices: Keyboard and mouse (optional)
8. Internet: Broadband access (optional)