Windows Server 2016 Standard

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| SKU#: 005

Key Features

  • OEM version, permanently linked, full version, unrestricted use
  • Activation for 16 cores & 2 virtual machines
  • 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
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Windows Server 2016 Standard Activation Key

Windows Server 2016 Standard is the cloud-ready operating system that supports your current workloads while introducing new technologies that make it easy to transition to cloud computing when you are ready. It delivers powerful new layers of security along with Azure-inspired innovation for the applications and infrastructure that power your business. Each purchase enables you to activate 16 cores and can be used to run two Operating System Environments - either virtual or physical. If your server has more than 16 cores, you will need to buy additional products.

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


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

https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=2195174&clcid=0x409&culture=en-us&country=US gcm


2. Choose "Windows Server 2016" 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:

Dism /online /Set-Edition:ServerStandard /AcceptEula /ProductKey:XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX- XXXXX-XXXXX 

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

 

Customer Questions

Standard supports up to two virtual machines (VMs); Datacenter supports unlimited VMs and is better for highly virtualized environments.

Windows Server is licensed by physical cores. You need at least 16 core licenses per server and 8 per physical processor.

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 Standard

RequirementDetails
Processor1.4 GHz 64-bit processor compatible with x64 instruction set; supports NX and DEP, CMPXCHG16b, LAHF/SAHF, PrefetchW, Second Level Address Translation (SLAT), SSE4.2, and POPCNT instructions
RAMMinimum: 512 MB (2 GB for installations with Desktop Experience); ECC (Error Correcting Code) type or similar technology recommended
Disk SpaceMinimum: 32 GB; more space required if system has more than 16 GB RAM or additional roles/features are installed
DisplaySuper VGA (1024 × 768) or higher-resolution monitor
NetworkGigabit Ethernet adapter; PCI Express compliant; supports PXE boot
Other RequirementsUEFI 2.3.1c-based system with Secure Boot (optional); DVD drive (if installing from DVD media); keyboard and mouse (if applicable)
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