Windows Server 2016 Essentials

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| SKU#: 007

Key Features

  • OEM version, permanently linked, full version, unrestricted use
  • Activation for up to 25 users and 50 devices
  • Includes 64-bit and 32-bit version with automatic updates
  • One-time purchase, no subscription, direct download from Microsoft
  • Llifetime warranty, no expiration, money-back guarantee, instant delivery

Windows Server 2016 Essentials Key

Windows Server 2016 Essentials Edition is a cloud-connected first server system that is ideal for small businesses with no more than 25 users and 50 devices. 2016 Essentials is an excellent option for customers currently using the Foundation edition, which is not available with Windows Server 2016.

What are the system requirements?

These are the minimum system requirements for installing the software on a PC. If your device does not meet these requirements, you may not be able to install it.

  • Processor: 1.4Ghz 64-bit processor
  • RAM: 512 MB
  • Disk Space: 32 GB
  • Network adapter requirements: Gigabit (10/100/1000baseT) Ethernet adapter
  • Other requirements: Graphics device and monitor capable of Super VGA (1024 x 768) or higher-resolution; Keyboard and Microsoft mouse (or other compatible pointing device); Internet access

Please follow these steps to download, install and activate Windows Server 2016 Essentials successfully:


1. Download your Windows Server version from Microsoft's website:

https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=2195170&clcid=0x409&culture=en-us&country=US gcm


2. Choose "Windows Server 2016 Essentials" and download the image file gcm


3. Copy the required files to a DVD or an USB flash drive and perform the installation gcm


4. To activate Windows Server, run the CMD as admin and perform the following command:

slmgr.vbs /ipk XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX

(Instead of the X, please enter the product key) gcm

 

Customer Questions

Yes, all editions allow you to install with or without a graphical interface, depending on your needs.

Mainstream support ended in January 2022. Extended support runs until January 2027.

Yes, Windows Server 2016 was the first to support both Windows and Hyper-V containers.

Yes, it fully supports AD DS, AD FS, and integration with Azure AD via synchronization.

System Requirements for Windows Server 2016 Essentials

RequirementDetails
Processor1.4 GHz 64-bit processor with support for NX/DEP, SLAT, CMPXCHG16b, LAHF/SAHF, and PrefetchW
RAMMinimum: 512 MB (2 GB for installations with Desktop Experience)
Disk SpaceMinimum: 32 GB of available disk space
DisplaySuper VGA (1024 × 768) or higher-resolution monitor
NetworkGigabit Ethernet adapter (10/100/1000baseT)
Maximum CPU Sockets2 sockets
Maximum RAM64 GB
User/Device LimitsUp to 25 users and 50 devices
Client Access Licenses (CALs)Not required for up to 25 users and 50 devices
Remote Desktop Services (RDS)RDS CALs are required if enabling Remote Desktop Services
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