Windows Server 2016 Datacenter Retail

The Windows Server 2016 Datacenter edition is a comprehensive, high-performance server solution designed for highly virtualized datacenters and cloud environments. Built to support demanding workloads, this edition delivers exceptional scalability, security, and reliability for enterprise-grade operations.

One of the key advantages of the Datacenter edition is its unlimited virtualization rights, making it ideal for organizations running large-scale virtualized infrastructures. With full access to Microsoft’s virtualization technologies, including Hyper-V and Software-Defined Networking, administrators can build flexible, resilient, and efficient cloud platforms.

Security is reinforced through advanced features such as Shielded Virtual Machines, which protect sensitive VMs from unauthorized access at the hypervisor level, and Just Enough Administration (JEA), minimizing the risk of privilege abuse. Additionally, integration with Microsoft Azure enables hybrid cloud scenarios, allowing seamless data and application mobility between on-premises and cloud environments.

This retail version provides a perpetual license, granting long-term ownership and stability for IT planning. It supports up to 64 processors and features enhanced storage capabilities through Storage Spaces Direct and Storage Replica, enabling cost-effective, scalable, and fault-tolerant storage solutions.

For businesses seeking robust infrastructure management, Windows Server 2016 Datacenter offers comprehensive monitoring, automation, and control via tools like Windows Admin Center and integration with System Center. It ensures high availability with failover clustering and live migration capabilities.

• Unlimited virtual machines for maximum flexibility
• Advanced security with Shielded VMs and Just Enough Administration
• Hybrid integration with Microsoft Azure
• Software-Defined Networking for scalable network virtualization
• Storage Spaces Direct for resilient, software-defined storage
• Full support for containerization with Windows Server and Hyper-V containers

Ideal for large enterprises and service providers, this edition ensures a stable, secure, and future-ready server infrastructure.