The Windows Server 2016 without the Desktop Experience, is what we have known to be the Core installation and doesn't include a GUI interface and the Server manager. The Windows Server 2016 (Desktop Experience) installation includes the Windows 10 GUI and the Server Manager. Choose the appropriate Server 2016 version,* according to your needs and click Next. At the first screen, choose your Language, Time & currency format and the Keyboard or input method and click Next.Ĥ. To create a USB installation media, you can use Rufus USB creator utility.Ģ. You can download an evaluation version of Windows Server 2016 in ISO format, from here.Ģ.

Place the Windows Server 2016 DVD (or the USB) installation media and boot from it.ġ. How to Install Windows Server 2016 Step by Step.ġ. Trusted Platform Module if you want to use the BitLocker Drive Encryption. UEFI 2.3.1c-based system & Firmware that supports secure boot. * Ideally use a disk with at least 80-100GB disk space.ġx Ethernet capable of at least gigabit throughput. CPU:ĥ12 MB ECC (Error Correcting Code) without Desktop Experience installationĢGB with Desktop Experience installation.ģ2 GB (Computers with more than 16 GB of RAM will require more disk space for paging, hibernation, and dump files). Minimal System Requirements for Windows Server 2016. View the detailed comparison of Windows Server 2016 Standard and Windows Server 2016 Datacenter. Suggestion: Before buying (installing) the new server, choose the appropriate Windows Server 2016 edition according to your needs. Windows Server 2016 Datacenter is for companies that require advanced features and needs more that 2 virtual machines (unlimited).Windows Server 2016 Standard is ideal for companies that require advanced features and virtualization (up to 2 virtual machines).Windows Server 2016 Essentials is ideal for small businesses with 25 users and up to 50 devices and does not support virtualization.Windows Server 2016 comes in 3 Editions: Essentials, Standard & Datacenter. This tutorial contains detailed instructions on how to install Windows Server 2016 Standard.

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