Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Datacenter 16-Core Windows Server 2016 Datacenter offers all the prerequisites to fully meet the demands of large organizations and companies for a high degree of virtualization in terms of the Server used and the Services provided; it is the Server-version of Windows 10. The 16-Core package forms the basis for Server licensing with the Datacenter edition. The most important facts about Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Datacenter in brief With Windows Server 2016 Datacenter, companies receive a reliable Server operating system with many powerful technologies and functions that support the virtualization of applications. Compared to the previous version, this Datacenter edition offers many enhancements and optimizations as well as many new exclusive features that also ensure better security of network infrastructures through increased stability and optimized protection against failures, etc. Due to the familiar interface from Windows 10, the use of Windows Server 2016 Datacenter is almost intuitive. What does Windows Server 2016 offer in the Datacenter edition? A key decision criterion for purchasing the Windows Server 2016 Datacenter Edition is the ever-increasing need for virtualization to develop and operate complex hyper-converged infrastructures. To this end, this Datacenter edition provides many exclusive features that can benefit organizations with many virtual systems and high demands in terms of IT alongside large workloads. These include Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) as well as Storage Replica, Shielded Virtual Machines (Shielded VM), Software Defined Networking (SDN) as well as the new network stack (Protocol Stack), which are described in more detail below. In Windows Server 2016 Datacenter the Microsoft Azure Services are also available for this purpose, with further practical functions enabling an even closer connection of local environments to the Cloud. Licensing of the Windows Server 2016 Datacenter-edition with used software With the release of the Windows Server 2016 version, licensing of the Datacenter edition is now only Core-based: Thereby a minimum number of 16 cores is assumed for each Server, more cores can also be licensed supplementary with the corresponding 2-Core packages - more details below. Softwarehandel24 offers this 16-Core package to Windows Server 2016 Datacenter as used software. Compared to new software, buyers benefit above all from its lower price - without restrictions in the range of functions, e.g. in the use from VMs or the performance - also this older Server version is usually no longer offered new. Detailed information about the functionality of Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Datacenter Edition as well as the exact licensing terms can be found in the following overview. Windows Server 2016 Datacenter Edition - all the benefits and exclusive features With the Windows Server 2016 Datacenter Edition, large enterprises that develop and deploy highly virtualized environments or hyperconverged infrastructures receive a powerful Server software that meets all requirements. The integrated features and functions use innovative Microsoft technologies to provide stable and reliable applications. The Datacenter edition is not only convincing in the network area, but also offers many advantages in the security and storage of data. This gives it the necessary flexibility to adapt the more complex IT infrastructures in companies to the current and future Business requirements of the digital age. As part of this, it enables the deployment of more cost-effective virtual storage, web and application platforms, and software-defined networking (SDN), complemented by improvements in Server management and automation, and data security and access. In Windows Server 2016 Datacenter, many exclusive features support this creation of robust network structures that better withstand greater loads and disruptions, including: Shielded Virtual Machines, Storage Spaces Direct and Software Defined Networking (SDN) as well as Storage Replica and a new network stack (Protocol Stack), complemented by innovations for failover clustering in Hyper-V, which are presented here. Shielded Virtual Machines (Shielded VMs) Shielded Virtual Machines offer a high level of protection in networks against the theft or misuse of critical data used in mission-critical applications, for example, when they are outsourced to a public Cloud. The Shielded VMs use a Guarded Fabric for this purpose, which is composed of Host Guardian Service (HGS) and Guarded Hosts. Software Defined Networking (SDN) Software Defined Networking allows both physical (e.g. routers, switches) and virtual network devices (e.g. gateways) to be centrally configured and dynamically managed. SDN can also be used to secure networks and accelerate workload delivery, and Software Defined Networking can be used to define and scale policies to control both physical and virtual networks. Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) S2D or Storage Spaces Direct enables data storage located on different local Windows servers to be combined into a virtual storage cluster. S2D makes it easier to set up and manage scalable, high-availability software-defined storage systems. Storage Replica In addition to S2D, Storage Replica in Windows Server 2016 Datacenter is used to minimize downtimes with disaster preparedness while virtually eliminating data loss at the file system level. Storage Replica supports both synchronous replication, where data is mirrored at physical sites with fail-safe volumes, and asynchronous replication, where data is mirrored between sites across regional areas using higher-latency network links. Further security functions With the new security layers available in Windows Server 2016, threats to IT structures in a company are identified even better and appropriate countermeasures are initiated promptly. The protection of virtual machines has also been increased, including optimized access control and the integration of multiple layers of protection, which has reduced the security risk. Enhanced security in the Datacenter Server-Edition is also provided by the Microsoft Zero Trust approach through a separation of host and virtual machine, with resources used in shared environments protected by shielded virtual machines. The Microsoft Host Guardian Service identifies trusted hosts and via Just in Time and Just Enough management, rules can also be defined to limit administrator access. Additional features of Windows Server 2016 Datacenter Edition For application virtualization, Windows Server 2016 Datacenter offers even more options for deploying containers compared to the previous version, thanks to better integration of containers. These are complemented by other features such as Nano Server and the Azure Services, which are also briefly described. In addition, the use of Windows Server 2016 Datacenter as a data center for the management of IT infrastructures is optimized by, among other things, new available Server roles as well as supplementary options for the assignment of user rights. Windows Server 2016 Datacenter can also be launched in the reduced Core application to improve performance on older hardware by not displaying the graphical Desktop interface. Virtualization capabilities with Hyper-V The Datacenter-edition of Windows Server 2016 includes virtualization rights for unlimited virtual machines and Hyper-V containers. Storage features available with Hyper-V include iSCSI initiator to use the SCSI protocol over an IP network, the aforementioned Storage Spaces Direct, multipath I/O (MPIO) for increased resiliency through better load balancing, and VM Storage Resiliency to improve the availability of Hyper-V clusters by increasing the failure tolerance of storage systems. Support for Windows Server containers under Docker Microsoft Windows Server in 2016, Windows Server supports containers or Hyper-V containers based on Docker open source software, making it easier to deploy Server- and Cloud-applications via container virtualization, including easier deployment. Nano Server in Windows Server 2016 Nano Server is a Remote managed server operating system that enables the creation of much leaner servers, as the use of a virtual engine can save up to 90% storage space in an enterprise server structure. Nano-Server is optimized for Windows Server containers or Docker and can therefore be configured to host Docker containers - in addition to being used for traditional server services such as file servers. Using Microsoft Azure Services with Windows Server 2016 Datacenter In Windows Server 2016 version provides an even closer connection between operating system and the Microsoft Azure Cloud-Services, to link distributed data centers even more efficiently and reliably into high-performance, high-availability servers and clusters. The major advantage of Azure is the provision of a homogeneous hybrid infrastructure - including security features and management. Overview of other Microsoft server applications and components that can be used with Windows Server 2016 Datacenter The following overview provides a selection of server applications and components available with Windows Server 2016 Datacenter edition; these can be installed using the Server-Manager or PowerShell. Applications, including: Microsoft SQL Server: Version 2016, 2014 to 2012 Microsoft System Center: Virtual Machine Manager 2016, Data Protection Manager 2016, Operations Manager 2016 Configuration Manager (1606) SharePoint-Server 2016 Exchange Server 2016 Project Server 2016 Host Integration Server 2016 Visual Studio Team Foundation Server 2017 Skype for Business Server 2015 and BizTalk Server 2016 Selection of supported components: .NET Framework 4.6 and 3.5 PowerShell BitLocker drive encryption as well as network unlocking BranchCache Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) Client for NFS (Network File System) Failover cluster Group Policy Management Minimum software and hardware requirements for installing and operating Windows Server 2016 Datacenter Edition To ensure the smooth operation of Windows Server 2016 Datacenter Edition, the hardware used must meet the minimum requirements listed below. Additional requirements depend on the system configuration or other installed applications. Disk space Hard disk: 32 GB Working memory (RAM): 512 MB Installation with Desktop display: 2 GB System partition: 32 GB Processor: 64 Bit Processor speed: 1.4 GHz Graphics card: 1,024 x 768 pixels, Super VGA Network card: 1 Ethernet adapter with minimum throughput in the Gigabit range 1x Server-Licensing with a Windows Server 2016 Datacenter 16-Core Package When licensing a server with used software from Windows Server 2016 Datacenter Edition, the usual prescribed Microsoft licensing requirements must be followed. At least one 16-Core Package is required for each basic server licensing, and the guidelines listed below must be followed. Provisions of the Microsoft License Guide for the licensing of Windows Server 2016 With the release of the Windows Server 2016 version, Microsoft has also updated its licensing model from the ground up. Now the licensing of a server with the Datacenter edition is based on the number of cores of the physical hardware used. The following rules apply: A single Server license covers 2 physical processor cores. A minimum number of 8 cores Pro processor is always applied - even if the existing hardware has less than 8 cores. Pro physical Server processors, the minimum number of processors is always 2. Consequently, there is always a minimum number of 16 cores, which are licensed with a corresponding 16-Core package. If a Server has more than 16 cores, these can be additionally licensed with 2-Core packages. In addition, it is required that each Client - whether User or endpoint - is also equipped with a valid client access license (CAL) to access the Windows Server 2016 Datacenter. User and Device CALs for Windows Server 2016 are also available from Softwarehandel24 as used software. In addition, Windows Server version 2016 includes a downgrade right for the use of corresponding older Windows Server versions. Rights of use of Windows Server 2016 Datacenter in a virtual operating system environment In the Datacenter edition of Windows Server 2016 instances, 1 running instance can be operated in a physical operating system environment - whereas in a virtual operating system environment there is an unlimited number of instances. Provided that all physical cores of a Server have been licensed, the Datacenter edition of Windows Server 2016 includes unlimited virtualization rights: consequently, any number of operating system environments and any number of Hyper-V containers may be run on the licensed Server. FAQs about Softwarehandel24 Used software Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Datacenter Edition as Generally, unlike hardware, software does not wear out, and with Used Software from Softwarehandel24 you can be sure that it offers the same functionalities and also rights as a new server license. Therefore, Server cores can be licensed with a used 16-Core package from Windows Server 2016 Datacenter in the same way as with a new one. Answers to all other common questions regarding the features and usage rights of used Windows server licenses can be found here: Are there any legal issues with selling or buying as well as using a Microsoft used software such as the Windows Server 2016 16-Core Package? With used software Softwarehandel24 you as a customer can be sure that neither the purchase of a Windows Server 2016 Datacenter 16-Core Package nor its official use does not violate any valid laws. Current case law permits both the trade in Microsoft Used Software and its use if it originates from a company's license inventory, as is the case with Softwarehandel24 Used Software. Various court rulings have also clearly confirmed this fact time and again. Where does the used software at Softwarehandel24 come from in the Windows Server 2016 Datacenter 16-Core Package? The 16-Core Packages offered at Softwarehandel24 for Windows Server 2016 Datacenter originate, as already explained above, from various companies that have usually purchased the software new themselves and have usually actually used it, and later sold it to Softwarehandel24. Common reasons for selling are switching to a newer software version or using Server hardware with fewer cores, resulting in excess Server licenses. 16-Core packages are always offered as used software in the Softwarehandel24 store, even if they are unused and can be used like a new license. Is there buyer security with used software from Windows Server 2016 Datacenter? The Windows Server 2016 Datacenter 16-Core package or any other Softwarehandel24 used software offers you as a customer the usual buyer security - on the one hand by immediate download of the software package after the completed payment process and on the other hand by immediate license activation with the valid license Key - just like with new software. Does Used Software from Softwarehandel24 have another advantage? Yes, and there are several: First of all, Softwarehandel24 customers benefit from the lower price when purchasing used software; this allows companies or organizations to either supplement or update their software inventory more economically than with new software. Secondly, older Microsoft Server programs are rarely or never offered new, which becomes a problem when supplementary licensing is required to avoid upgrades. Used software from Softwarehandel24 can thereby also contribute to lowering operating costs, because with the complete proof of all buyers it also offers audit security! In the Softwarehandel24 software store you will therefore not only find the 16-Core package of the Windows Server 2016 Datacenter edition, but also the 16-Core package for other editions as well as newer Windows Server versions, as well as 2-Core packages for the basic licensing of your Windows server. If you want to use the latest Microsoft technologies for virtualization, then you can go for the higher Windows Server 2019 Datacenter Edition, which is also available used at Softwarehandel24. In addition you will find in our used software portfolio also the absolutely necessary client access licenses (CALs) - besides many other Microsoft programs - with all mentioned Softwarehandel24 advantages. If you have any questions regarding your correct licensing of Windows Server 2016 Datacenter with 16-Core packages, simply use our competent advice in the chat or by e-mail or telephone.

Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Datacenter 2-Core Windows Server 2016 Datacenter offers all the prerequisites to fully meet the demands of large organizations and companies for a high degree of virtualization in terms of the Server used and the Services provided; it is the Server version of Windows 10. The 2-Core package forms the basis for Server licensing with the Datacenter edition. The most important facts about Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Datacenter in brief With Windows Server 2016 Datacenter, companies receive a reliable Server operating system with many powerful technologies and functions that support the virtualization of applications. Compared to the previous version, this Datacenter edition offers many enhancements and optimizations as well as many new exclusive features that also ensure better security of network infrastructures through increased stability and optimized protection against failures, etc. Due to the familiar interface from Windows 10, the use of Windows Server 2016 Datacenter is almost intuitive. What does Windows Server 2016 offer in the Datacenter edition? A key decision criterion for purchasing the Windows Server 2016 Datacenter Edition is the ever-increasing need for virtualization to develop and operate complex hyper-converged infrastructures. To this end, this Datacenter edition provides many exclusive features that can benefit organizations with many virtual systems and high demands in terms of IT alongside large workloads. These include Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) as well as Storage Replica, Shielded Virtual Machines (Shielded VM), Software Defined Networking (SDN) as well as the new network stack (Protocol Stack), which are described in more detail below. In Windows Server 2016 Datacenter the Microsoft Azure Services are also available for this purpose, with further practical functions enabling an even closer connection of local environments to the Cloud. Licensing of the Windows Server 2016 Datacenter-edition with used software With the release of the Windows Server 2016 version, licensing of the Datacenter edition is now only Core-based: Thereby a minimum number of 16 cores is assumed for each Server, more cores can also be licensed supplementary with the corresponding 2-Core packages - more details below. Softwarehandel24 offers this 16-Core package to Windows Server 2016 Datacenter as used software. Compared to new software, buyers benefit above all from its lower price - without restrictions in the range of functions, e.g. in the use from VMs or the performance - also this older Server version is usually no longer offered new. Detailed information about the functionality of Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Datacenter Edition as well as the exact licensing terms can be found in the following overview. Windows Server 2016 Datacenter Edition - all the benefits and exclusive functions With the Windows Server 2016 Datacenter Edition, large enterprises that develop and deploy highly virtualized environments or hyperconverged infrastructures receive a powerful Server software that meets all requirements. The integrated features and functions use innovative Microsoft technologies to provide stable and reliable applications. The Datacenter edition is not only convincing in the network area, but also offers many advantages in the security and storage of data. This gives it the necessary flexibility to adapt the more complex IT infrastructures in companies to the current and future Business requirements of the digital age. As part of this, it enables the deployment of more cost-effective virtual storage, web and application platforms, and software-defined networking (SDN), complemented by improvements in Server management and automation, and data security and access. In Windows Server 2016 Datacenter, many exclusive features support this creation of robust network structures that better withstand greater loads and disruptions, including: Shielded Virtual Machines, Storage Spaces Direct and Software Defined Networking (SDN) as well as Storage Replica and a new network stack (Protocol Stack), complemented by innovations for failover clustering in Hyper-V, which are presented here. Shielded Virtual Machines (Shielded VMs) Shielded Virtual Machines offer a high level of protection in networks against the theft or misuse of critical data used in mission-critical applications, for example, when they are outsourced to a public Cloud. The Shielded VMs use a Guarded Fabric for this purpose, which is composed of Host Guardian Service (HGS) and Guarded Hosts. Software Defined Networking (SDN) Software Defined Networking allows both physical (e.g. routers, switches) and virtual network devices (e.g. gateways) to be centrally configured and dynamically managed. SDN can also be used to secure networks and accelerate workload delivery, and Software Defined Networking can be used to define and scale policies to control both physical and virtual networks. Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) S2D or Storage Spaces Direct enables data storage located on different local Windows servers to be combined into a virtual storage cluster. S2D makes it easier to set up and manage scalable, high-availability software-defined storage systems. Storage Replica In addition to S2D, Storage Replica in Windows Server 2016 Datacenter is used to minimize downtimes with disaster preparedness while virtually eliminating data loss at the file system level. Storage Replica supports both synchronous replication, where data is mirrored at physical sites with fail-safe volumes, and asynchronous replication, where data is mirrored between sites across regional areas using higher-latency network links. Further security functions With the new security layers available in Windows Server 2016, threats to IT structures in a company are identified even better and appropriate countermeasures are initiated promptly. The protection of virtual machines has also been increased, including optimized access control and the integration of multiple layers of protection, which has reduced the security risk. Enhanced security in the Datacenter Server-Edition is also provided by the Microsoft Zero Trust approach through a separation of host and virtual machine, with resources used in shared environments protected by shielded virtual machines. The Microsoft Host Guardian Service identifies trusted hosts and via Just in Time and Just Enough management, rules can also be defined to limit administrator access. Additional features of Windows Server 2016 Datacenter Edition For application virtualization, Windows Server 2016 Datacenter offers even more options for deploying containers compared to the previous version, thanks to better integration of containers. These are complemented by other features such as Nano Server and the Azure Services, which are also briefly described. In addition, the use of Windows Server 2016 Datacenter as a data center for the management of IT infrastructures is optimized by, among other things, new available Server roles as well as supplementary options for the assignment of user rights. Windows Server 2016 Datacenter can also be launched in the reduced Core application to improve performance on older hardware by not displaying the graphical Desktop interface. Virtualization capabilities with Hyper-V The Datacenter-edition of Windows Server 2016 includes virtualization rights for unlimited virtual machines and Hyper-V containers. Storage features available with Hyper-V include iSCSI initiator to use the SCSI protocol over an IP network, the aforementioned Storage Spaces Direct, multipath I/O (MPIO) for increased resiliency through better load balancing, and VM Storage Resiliency to improve the availability of Hyper-V clusters by increasing the failure tolerance of storage systems. Support for Windows Server containers under Docker Microsoft Windows Server in 2016, Windows Server supports containers or Hyper-V containers based on Docker open source software, making it easier to deploy Server- and Cloud-applications via container virtualization, including easier deployment. Nano Server in Windows Server 2016 Nano Server is a Remote managed server operating system that enables the creation of much leaner servers, as the use of a virtual engine can save up to 90% storage space in an enterprise server structure. Nano-Server is optimized for Windows Server containers or Docker and can therefore be configured to host Docker containers - in addition to being used for traditional server services such as file servers. Using Microsoft Azure Services with Windows Server 2016 Datacenter In Windows Server 2016 version provides an even closer connection between operating system and the Microsoft Azure Cloud-Services, to link distributed data centers even more efficiently and reliably into high-performance, high-availability servers and clusters. The major advantage of Azure is the provision of a homogeneous hybrid infrastructure - including security features and management. Overview of other Microsoft server applications and components that can be used with Windows Server 2016 Datacenter The following overview provides a selection of server applications and components available with Windows Server 2016 Datacenter edition; these can be installed using the Server-Manager or PowerShell. Applications, including: Microsoft SQL Server: Version 2016, 2014 to 2012 Microsoft System Center: Virtual Machine Manager 2016, Data Protection Manager 2016, Operations Manager 2016 Configuration Manager (1606) SharePoint-Server 2016 Exchange Server 2016 Project Server 2016 Host Integration Server 2016 Visual Studio Team Foundation Server 2017 Skype for Business Server 2015 and BizTalk Server 2016 Selection of supported components: .NET Framework 4.6 and 3.5 PowerShell BitLocker drive encryption as well as network unlocking BranchCache Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) Client for NFS (Network File System) Failover cluster Group Policy Management Minimum software and hardware requirements for installing and operating Windows Server 2016 Datacenter Edition To ensure the smooth operation of Windows Server 2016 Datacenter Edition, the hardware used must meet the minimum requirements listed below. Additional requirements depend on the system configuration or other installed applications. Disk space Hard disk: 32 GB Working memory (RAM): 512 MB Installation with Desktop display: 2 GB System partition: 32 GB Processor: 64 Bit Processor speed: 1.4 GHz Graphics card: 1,024 x 768 pixels, Super VGA Network card: 1 Ethernet adapter with minimum throughput in the Gigabit range 1x Server-Licensing with a Windows Server 2016 Datacenter 16-Core Package When licensing a server with used software from Windows Server 2016 Datacenter Edition, the usual prescribed Microsoft licensing requirements must be followed. At least one 16-Core Package is required for each basic server licensing, and the guidelines listed below must be followed. Provisions of the Microsoft License Guide for licensing Windows Server 2016 With the release of the Windows Server 2016 version, Microsoft has also updated its licensing model from the ground up. Now the licensing of a server with the Datacenter edition is based on the number of cores of the physical hardware used. The following rules apply: A single Server license covers 2 physical processor cores. A minimum number of 8 cores Pro processor is always applied - even if the existing hardware has less than 8 cores. Pro physical Server processors, the minimum number of processors is always 2. Consequently, there is always a minimum number of 16 cores, which are licensed with a corresponding 16-Core package. If a Server has more than 16 cores, these can be additionally licensed with 2-Core packages. In addition, it is required that each Client - whether User or endpoint - is also equipped with a valid client access license (CAL) to access the Windows Server 2016 Datacenter. User and Device CALs for Windows Server 2016 are also available from Softwarehandel24 as used software. In addition, Windows Server version 2016 includes a downgrade right for the use of corresponding older Windows Server versions. Rights of use of Windows Server 2016 Datacenter in a virtual operating system environment In the Datacenter edition of Windows Server 2016 instances, 1 running instance can be operated in a physical operating system environment - whereas in a virtual operating system environment there is an unlimited number of instances. Provided that all physical cores of a Server have been licensed, the Datacenter edition of Windows Server 2016 includes unlimited virtualization rights: consequently, any number of operating system environments and any number of Hyper-V containers may be run on the licensed Server. FAQs about Softwarehandel24 Used software Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Datacenter Edition as Generally, unlike hardware, software does not wear out, and with Used Software from Softwarehandel24 you can be sure that it offers the same functionalities and also rights as a new server license. Therefore, Server cores can be licensed with a used 16-Core package from Windows Server 2016 Datacenter in the same way as with a new one. Answers to all other common questions regarding the features and usage rights of used Windows server licenses can be found here: Are there any legal issues with selling or buying as well as using a Microsoft used software such as the Windows Server 2016 16-Core Package? With used software Softwarehandel24 you as a customer can be sure that neither the purchase of a Windows Server 2016 Datacenter 16-Core Package nor its official use does not violate any valid laws. Current case law permits both the trade in Microsoft Used Software and its use if it originates from a company's license inventory, as is the case with Softwarehandel24 Used Software. Various court rulings have also clearly confirmed this fact time and again. Where does the used software at Softwarehandel24 come from in the Windows Server 2016 Datacenter 16-Core Package? The 16-Core Packages offered at Softwarehandel24 for Windows Server 2016 Datacenter originate, as already explained above, from various companies that have usually purchased the software new themselves and have usually actually used it, and later sold it to Softwarehandel24. Common reasons for selling are switching to a newer software version or using Server hardware with fewer cores, resulting in excess Server licenses. 16-Core packages are always offered as used software in the Softwarehandel24 store, even if they are unused and can be used like a new license. Is there buyer security with used software from Windows Server 2016 Datacenter? The Windows Server 2016 Datacenter 16-Core package or any other Softwarehandel24 used software offers you as a customer the usual buyer security - on the one hand by immediate download of the software package after the completed payment process and on the other hand by immediate license activation with the valid license Key - just as with new software. Does Used Software from Softwarehandel24 have another advantage? Yes, and there are several: First of all, Softwarehandel24 customers benefit from the lower price when purchasing used software; this allows companies or organizations to either supplement or update their software inventory more economically than with new software. Secondly, older Microsoft Server programs are rarely or never offered new, which becomes a problem when supplementary licensing is required to avoid upgrades. Used software from Softwarehandel24 can thus also contribute to lowering operating costs, as it also offers audit security due to the complete record of all buyers! In the Softwarehandel24 software store you will therefore not only find the 16-Core package of the Windows Server 2016 Datacenter edition, but also the 16-Core package for other editions as well as newer Windows Server versions, as well as 2-Core packages for the basic licensing of your Windows server. If you want to use the latest Microsoft technologies for virtualization, then you can go for the higher Windows Server 2019 Datacenter Edition, which is also available used at Softwarehandel24. In addition you will find in our used software portfolio also the absolutely necessary client access licenses (CALs) - besides many other Microsoft programs - with all mentioned Softwarehandel24 advantages. If you have any questions regarding your correct licensing of Windows Server 2016 Datacenter with 16-Core packages, simply use our competent advice in the chat or by e-mail or telephone.

Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Standard 16-Core The edition Windows Server 2016 Standard offers especially smaller companies, which only operate virtualized environments to a small degree or mainly use physical Server, a modern, powerful Server operating system, which is also Cloud-capable and thus fully meets their requirements. Compared to its predecessor, this edition offers many new features, including support for switching to a Cloud-based environment, as well as many features that ensure greater stability and security of the infrastructure - through improved protection against network and storage failures. Thanks to the familiar interface from Windows 10, the administration of Windows Server 2016 Standard is virtually intuitive. Windows Server 2016 Standard thus offers all the prerequisites for creating complex networks, or for using the server software for a data center in a company to manage IT infrastructures, while improving the security of data through various enhancements. The decision to purchase the Standard edition of Windows Server 2016 is mainly determined by the need for the available functions or possibilities for virtualization of services. For this purpose, this already provides many important functions for smaller companies to develop and operate stable hyperconvergent infrastructures. For the closer connection of local environments with the Cloud, the Microsoft Azure Services also offer some practical functions here. With the Windows Server 2016 version, the licensing of the Standard-edition is also exclusively Core-based: Pro Server is always based on 16 cores as a minimum number, so that the 16-Core Package can already be sufficient as a basis to license this conveniently and flexibly. You can get the 16-Core Package from Windows Server 2016 Standard at Softwarehandel24 as used software. In addition to the great advantage of its lower price compared to new - if this version is still offered as such new at all - Used Software offers the same range of functions in terms of virtualization features as well as in performance and comprehensive protection of data and applications. Detailed information about the most important functions of Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Standard Edition including the applicable licensing conditions is provided in the following overview. What features does Windows Server 2016 Standard offer? Windows Server compared to the predecessor version, 2016 Standard offers a higher speed in the execution of applications, a better Cloud connection and, of course, a number of new functions for the virtualization of servers and Services, which thus support the change to a Cloud environment. With the Standard edition, it is therefore possible to create complex networks that are characterized by greater stability as well as greater protection of infrastructures. For the operation of a data center for the management of the IT infrastructure of companies, additional options for the assignment of user rights as well as new Server roles are available - due to the improved protection in case of network and storage failures, a more secure and efficient management of the entire Server system is possible. In addition, it is possible to run Windows Server 2016 in the simpler Core application - without the graphical Desktop interface - which significantly improves performance when running on older hardware. Other features of the Standard-version, especially concerning virtualization capabilities, are explained below. Support for Windows Server containers under Docker Microsoft now also provides Windows Server containers and Hyper-V containers based on the open source Docker project in this Server-version. Among other things, these enable the virtualization of Server- and Cloud-applications by making all required components available via the container host. This simplifies the deployment of applications, for example. Nano Server in Windows Server 2016 With Nano Server, companies can now create much leaner Server, because a virtual engine saves about 90% storage space. This feature was developed for the new Windows Server Containers or the Docker extension mentioned earlier. For example, it can be used to create a virtual nano-Server on the Server and then configure it to host Docker containers. Hyper-V clusters can also be created with Nano servers. Nano Server can also be used for conventional server services, for example as a file server. Hyper-V in Windows Server 2016 Standard The Standard edition of Windows Server 2016 offers virtualization rights for 2 virtual machines or 2 Hyper-V containers, with a maximum of 24 TB RAM. The available Hyper-V functions offer besides a higher scalability, which is crucial for public clouds, also some storage features, like the iSCSI initiator and the support of Storage Spaces (but not Storage Spaces Direct) for creating a storage pool, as well as Multipath-I/O (MPIO) for higher failover or better load security Resiliency or better load balancing between connections with failover and load balancing. VM Storage Resiliency also improves availability by increasing tolerance to storage system failures. Server applications and components available at Windows Server 2016 Standard Microsoft Key server applications that can be installed and used at Windows Server 2016 Standard include: Microsoft SQL Server: 2016, 2014 as well as 2012 versions Microsoft System Center: Virtual Machine Manager 2016, Operations Manager 2016 as well as Data Protection Manager 2016 Configuration Manager (Vers. 1606) SharePoint-Server 2016 Project Server 2016 Exchange Server 2016 Host Integration Server 2016 Visual Studio Team Foundation Server 2017 Skype for Business Server 2015 and BizTalk Server 2016 In addition, the following components are also supported: .NET Framework 4.6 and 3.5 Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) BitLocker drive encryption as well as network unlocking BranchCache Client for NFS Failover cluster Group Policy Management Windows PowerShell The Windows Server -features can be installed with Server-Manager (or PowerShell). NOT supported in the Standard edition: Host monitoring support for Hyper-V Storage replica Software Defined Networking (SDN) Also, the following components are not included in this edition: Storage Spaces Direct Storage Replica Shielded Virtual Machines New network stack (Protocol Stack) Use of Windows Server 2016 Standard with Microsoft Azure Services With the Windows Server 2016 release, Microsoft links the operating system more closely with Azure Cloud-Service. This allows multiple, distributed data centers to be linked together even more reliably and efficiently - for high-availability, high-performance Server and clusters - using the Cloud Witness and RDS Connection Broker functions, among others. Here, Azure offers the advantage of an end-to-end hybrid infrastructure, with uniform functions for identities, security and administration. Minimum software and hardware requirements for the installation and operation of Windows Server 2016 Standard Edition To ensure secure operation of the Windows Server 2016 Standard edition, the hardware used must meet certain minimum requirements as listed below. Other requirements depend on the system configuration or other installed applications. Disk space Hard disk: 32 GB RAM: 512 MB (Server Core and Server Nano) or 2 GB for installation with Desktop display System partition: 32 GB Processor: 64-bit Processor speed: 1.4 GHz Graphics card: 1,024 x 768 pixels, Super-VGA support Network card: 1 Ethernet adapter with a minimum throughput in the Gigabit range 1x Licensing with a Windows Server 2016 Standard 16-Core Package The licensing of a server with used software like the Windows Server 2016 Standard Edition follows according to the valid Microsoft license regulations. Basically at least a 16-Core Package is necessary for this purpose, because the following rules apply. Basic Microsoft license terms for the Windows Server 2016 Standard Edition With the release of the Windows Server 2016 version Microsoft has changed its license model. Thus, a Server with the Standard edition can basically only be licensed based on the physical hardware used in the process. The following provisions apply here: A single Server license always covers 2 physical processor cores. Furthermore, a minimum number of 8 cores Pro processor is always taken as a basis - even if the hardware used actually has less than 8 cores. In addition, Pro physical Server 2 processors are assumed as the minimum number. This results in the minimum number of 16 cores, which corresponds to a 16-Core package. In addition, a Server with more than 16 cores can be licensed with 2-Core packages as a supplement to Windows Server 2016 Standard; these are also available as used software at Softwarehandel24. In addition, all clients - each User or endpoint - that access the Windows Server 2016 Standard must also be provided with a client access license (CAL). These User and Device CALs for Windows Server 2016 are also available from Softwarehandel24 at low cost as used software. Further notes on the operation of Windows Server 2016 Standard Windows Server 2016 instances can be run in either a physical operating system environment (1 running instance ) or a virtual operating system environment (2 running instances). To take advantage of all the new features in Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2016 can also be installed on a virtual machine on an existing host. However, some features work best on a physical Windows Server 2016 host running Hyper-V. FAQs about used software at Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Standard Edition of Softwarehandel24 The 16-Core package to Windows Server 2016 Standard is generally as usable as used software as a new 16-Core package - if it is still offered at all. This refers not only to the fact that a software generally does not wear out, but especially to the fact that Used Software from Softwarehandel24 has the same functionalities as a corresponding new or unused server license. Further questions about used Windows server licenses are answered below. Are the sale, purchase as well as the use of used software like Windows Server 2016 Standard software legally allowed? Yes: With used software from Softwarehandel24 you can be confident that you are not violating any relevant laws both when buying a used Windows Server 2016 Standard 16-Core package and when using it regularly. This is because current case law not only permits the trade in Microsoft used software, but also its use, as long as it originates from a company's license inventory. This was confirmed by also different court judgements several times. Where does used software from Windows Server 2016 Standard 16-Core come from? The 16-Core packages offered at Softwarehandel24 for Windows Server 2016 Standard come from companies that have usually previously purchased them new themselves, often actually used them and sold them to Softwarehandel24 for various reasons (e.g. company-wide use of a newer version). These packages are therefore always offered in the Softwarehandel24 store as used software, even if they can be used like a new license. Does the buyer security also exist for Windows Server 2016 Standard? Yes: No matter if it is the offered Windows Server 2016 Standard 16-Core package or another edition, every Softwarehandel24 used software offers you the same advantages as well as security as the purchase of a new Server software. Therefore, you have the usual buyer security through the instant download of the software package after completed payment process as well as also the instant license activation with a license valid for it Key. Does Softwarehandel24 Used Software have any other advantages? Yes: Customers who buy Softwarehandel24 used software benefit above all from its lower price, which offers the economic advantage that companies or individuals can supplement or update their software inventories more economically than by buying comparable new software. With Microsoft used software from Softwarehandel24 therefore also operating costs can be lowered, because by the complete proof of all buyers it offers also audit security! In the Softwarehandel24 software store you will find used not only the Windows Server 2016 Standard 16-Core package, but also the 2-Core package, with which you can flexibly extend the licensing of your Windows server. And if you have e.g. a higher need regarding virtualization, then you can also reach for the Windows Server 2016 Datacenter edition, or immediately for the latest 2019 version of Windows Server . Our broad used software portfolio also includes the required client access licenses (CALs) as well as many other Microsoft programs - with all the mentioned Softwarehandel24 benefits. If you have any questions regarding your correct licensing of Windows Server 2016 Standard, simply use our expert advice via chat or by e-mail or telephone.

Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Standard 2-Core Windows Server 2016 Standard is designed for the virtualization needs and IT of small businesses and is the Server version of Windows 10. A 2-Core package can be used to flexibly extend existing Server licensing. Short info about Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Standard With Windows Server 2016 Standard, companies receive a reliable, Cloud-capable Server operating system, which is designed for environments that only operate virtualization of applications to a low degree and that predominantly use physical Server. Compared to the previous version, this Standard edition also offers many new features and enhancements designed to support the move to a Cloud-based environment - ensuring infrastructure security through increased stability and improved protection against network and storage failures. Using Windows Server 2016 Standard is virtually intuitive with the familiar interface from Windows 10. Edition comparison: What does Windows Server 2016 Standard offer? When deciding to purchase the Standard edition of Windows Server 2016, the main factor is the need for virtualization of applications in a company. Standard already provides many functions here for developing and operating hyperconvergent infrastructures in a smaller company. They are complemented by the Microsoft Azure Services, which enable the closer connection of local environments with the Cloud with further practical functions. Windows Server 2016 Standard thereby not only offers sufficient prerequisites to create virtual networks, but also to be used for the management of IT infrastructures in a data center; also for this purpose, the security of the data has been further strengthened by various optimizations. Licensing of the Standard-Edition Windows Server 2016 with used software Starting with the Windows Server 2016 version, licensing of the Standard edition is exclusively Core-based: For each Server a minimum number of 16 cores is always defined, additional cores can be licensed with the 2-Core packages - more details below. Softwarehandel24 offers the 2-Core package of Windows Server 2016 Standard as used software. This possesses above all the large advantage of a more favorable price in the comparison to new commodity - with the same function range, e.g. with the virtualization, as well as same efficiency - besides this version is offered usually no longer new. Detailed information about the functional scope of the Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Standard Edition as well as the exact licensing conditions is provided in the following overview. What does the Windows Server 2016 Standard Edition contain? First of all, compared to the previous version, Windows Server 2016 Standard is generally characterized by a higher performance when running applications as well as a stronger connection to Cloud. In addition, there are new functions here in particular that support both the switch to a Cloud environment and also create the prerequisites for the virtualization of servers and applications. With the Standard edition it is therefore possible to create complex virtual networks to a certain extent, which have greater stability, combined with better protection of the infrastructures. When using Windows Server 2016 Standard as a data center for efficient management of an IT infrastructure in a smaller company, this edition includes, among other things, new Server roles as well as more options for assigning user rights; in addition, the improved protection in the event of a network or storage failure ensures greater security and faster recovery. Windows Server 2016 Standard can also be launched in the simpler Core application - by not displaying the graphical Desktop interface, the performance of older hardware in particular can be significantly improved when running the Server software. Important features available in the Standard version, which mainly concern the possibilities for virtualizing applications, are described in more detail below. Virtualization with Hyper-V The Standard edition of Windows Server 2016 includes virtualization rights for 2 virtual machines or 2 Hyper-V containers, with a maximum of 24 TB RAM available. For two additional VM rights, all existing physical active cores must be licensed again. Hyper-V offers various storage features, such as the iSCSI initiator for the use of the SCSI protocol over an IP network, as well as the support of Storage Spaces, in order to combine drives into a logical storage pool, which then provides storage spaces (Storage Spaces Direct is not available in the Standard edition), as well as multipath I/O (MPIO) for better load distribution between the connections and higher failure safety - via failover and load balancing. Last but not least, VM Storage Resiliency improves the availability of Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V clusters by increasing tolerance to storage system failures. Support for Windows Server containers under Docker New in Microsoft Windows Server 2016 is the support of Windows Server Containers as well as Hyper-V containers based on Docker, the open source software for easy isolated deployment of Server- and Cloud-applications using container virtualization, which also simplifies their deployment. With Docker, all the components required for this are made available via the container host. Nano Server in Windows Server 2016 Complementing this is Nano Server, a Remote managed server operating system that is optimized for Windows Server containers or the Docker extension and can be configured to host Docker containers. Nano Server allows the creation of much leaner servers, as the use of a virtual engine saves up to 90% storage space in an enterprise. Nano-Server can also be used not only to create Hyper-V clusters, but also for classic server services, such as file servers. Using Microsoft Azure Services with Windows Server 2016 Standard In Windows Server 2016 version, the connection between the operating system and the Microsoft Azure Cloud-Service is pushed even further. Distributed data centers can thus be linked together even more efficiently and reliably to form high-performance, high-availability servers and clusters, because Azure offers the special advantage of an end-to-end hybrid infrastructure - with uniform functions for identities, security and administration for all components, as well as Cloud Witness, the high availability feature for failover clusters, and RDS Connection Broker for the provision of virtual desktops. Overview of Microsoft server applications and components available with Windows Server 2016 Standard Server applications available with Windows Server 2016 Standard, and installable via Server-Manager (or PowerShell) include: Microsoft SQL Server: Versions 2016, 2014 to 2012 Microsoft System Center: Virtual Machine Manager 2016, Data Protection Manager 2016, Operations Manager 2016 Configuration Manager (1606) SharePoint-Server 2016 Exchange Server 2016 Project Server 2016 Host Integration Server 2016 Visual Studio Team Foundation Server 2017 Skype for Business Server 2015 and BizTalk Server 2016 Further, the following components are supported, among others: .NET Framework 4.6 and 3.5 PowerShell BitLocker drive encryption and network unlocking BranchCache Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) Client for NFS (Network File System) Failover cluster Group Policy Management On the other hand, the following features and components are NOT supported in the Standard edition of Windows Server 2016: Software-defined Networking (SDN) Monitoring of Hyper-V virtual hosts Storage Replica Storage Spaces Direct Storage Replica Shielded Virtual Machines New network stack (Protocol Stack) Software and Hardware Minimum Requirements for Installation and Operation of Windows Server 2016 Standard Edition To ensure trouble-free operation of Windows Server 2016 Standard, the hardware used must meet the minimum requirements listed below. Further requirements depend on the system configuration or, if applicable, other installed applications. Disk space Hard disk: 32 GB RAM: 512 MB (Server Core and Server Nano) Installation with Desktop display: 2 GB System partition: 32 GB Processor: 64 bit Processor speed: 1.4 GHz Graphics card: 1,024 x 768 pixels, Super VGA support Network card: 1 Ethernet adapter with 1x minimum throughput in the Gigabit range Licensing with a Windows Server 2016 Standard 2-Core Package Even when licensing a server with the Windows Server 2016 Standard Edition as used software, the Microsoft licensing requirements must be met. For extended licensing, at least a 2-Core Package is required, and the following rules apply. Microsoft License terms for Windows Server 2016 With the release of the Windows Server 2016 version, Microsoft has also fundamentally changed its licensing model. When licensing a server with the Standard- or a higher edition, the number of cores of the physical hardware used forms the basis. The following provisions apply: A single Server license covers 2 physical processor cores. A minimum number of 8 cores Pro processor is always applied - even if the existing hardware actually has less than 8 cores. In addition, a minimum number of 2 processors Pro physical Server is assumed. This results in a minimum number of 16 cores, which is licensed with a corresponding package, which is also available from Softwarehandel24 as used software. If a Server has more than 16 cores, these can or must be licensed best with 2-Core packages for Windows Server 2016 Standard supplementary. Supplementally, each Client - either User or endpoint - that accesses the Windows Server 2016 Standard must also be provided with an appropriate client access license (CAL). These User and Device CALs for Windows Server 2016 are also available from Softwarehandel24 at low cost as used software. Using Windows Server 2016 Standard in a virtual operating system environment Windows Server 2016 instances can be run in the Standard edition in a physical operating system environment - 1 running instance - or in a virtual operating system environment - max. 2 running instances. Windows Server 2016 can thus also be installed on a virtual machine on an existing host, however some features work best on a physical Windows Server 2016 host running Hyper-V. FAQs about Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Standard Edition as Softwarehandel24 Used Software With a used 2-Core package of Windows Server 2016 Standard Server cores can be licensed in the same way as with a new 2-Core package - although the latter is hardly ever offered new. In general, software cannot wear out anyway, so Used Software from Softwarehandel24 offers the same functionalities and also rights as an unused server license. Frequently asked questions about features of used Windows server licenses are answered below. Are sale, purchase as well as use of Microsoft Used Software like the Windows Server 2016 2-Core Package legally allowed? Yes: As a Softwarehandel24 customer you can be confident with used software that not only your purchase of this Windows Server 2016 Standard 2-Core Package like its regular use does not violate any applicable laws. By the valid jurisdiction both the trade with Microsoft used software is permitted, as well as its use, because with Softwarehandel24 this originates from the license stock of a company. Various court rulings have clearly confirmed this time and again. Where does the used software come from in a Windows Server 2016 Standard 2-Core Package? 2-Core Packages for Windows Server 2016 Standard at Softwarehandel24 consequently originate from companies or organizations; these have usually purchased it new themselves and also usually actually used it, and then sold it to Softwarehandel24. Reasons for this can be, for example, the company-wide use of a newer software version or the use of a Server hardware with fewer cores. Such 2-Core packages are always offered as used software in the Softwarehandel24 store, even if they can be used like a new license. What about the buyer security for used software of Windows Server 2016 Standard? This Windows Server 2016 Standard 2-Core package as well as any other Softwarehandel24 used software offers you the usual buyer security by the immediate download of the software package after completed payment process as well as the immediate license activation with a valid license Key - just like new software. Does Used Software from Softwarehandel24 have any other advantages? Yes: Softwarehandel24 customers benefit first of all from the significantly lower price when buying used software; thus it offers an economic advantage, since companies as well as individuals can supplement or update their software inventory more economically than with new software. Used software from Softwarehandel24 can therefore contribute to the reduction of operating costs, because it also offers audit security due to the complete verification of all buyers! In the Softwarehandel24 software store you will not only find the 2-Core package of the Windows Server 2016 Standard Edition, but also the corresponding 16-Core package for the basic licensing of your Windows server. If your need for application virtualization increases, then you can grab the Windows Server 2016 Datacenter Edition, or even the latest version: Windows Server 2019, which are also available at Softwarehandel24. In addition, you will also find the required client access licenses (CALs) in our used software portfolio, as well as many other Microsoft programs - with all the aforementioned Softwarehandel24 benefits. If you have any questions about your correct licensing of Windows Server 2016 Standard with 2-Core packages, just use our competent advice in the chat or by e-mail or phone.