Microsoft’s Windows Server 2016 Datacenter :

Microsoft Windows Server Datacenter 2016 is the perfect streamlined solution for large organisations and virtualised environments. The licence is core-based, so you must cover each physical core on the CPU. This product allows for the licensing of up to 16 cores. You also need a Client Access License (CAL) for each client that accesses Windows Server Datacenter edition.

• Nano Server Choice: Opt for the streamlined server version with limited interfaces for enhanced security against attacks.

• Azure Site Recovery Services: Within Microsoft Azure, this feature facilitates real-time replication of virtual machines (VMs) to an Azure backup vault.

• Volume Activation: Conveniently activate licenses for numerous devices online.

• Cluster Rolling Upgrade: Seamlessly update cluster nodes’ OS without halting Hyper-V or Scale-Out File Server workloads, minimizing downtime. No extra hardware needed, reversible except for the “point-of-no-return.”

• Enhanced Domain, User, and Device Management: Designed for businesses leveraging Microsoft Windows Server 2016, offering support for extensive deployments across multiple domains, domain controllers, and the ability to designate a specific domain controller.

• Storage Spaces Direct: Forge a scalable software-defined storage solution within budget constraints. Leverage features like caching, storage tiers, and erasure coding, compatible with standard servers and local-attached drives.