Windows Server 2016 Standard - 16 Core

The Windows Server 2016 Standard 16 Core License is the entry point for licensing one physical server with Windows Server 2016 Standard. It covers 16 cores and up to two virtual machines, making it a fit for file, print, domain controller and application servers.

Best For

• Single physical servers with up to 16 cores
• Small businesses running Active Directory, file shares and print services
• Hosts running one or two virtual machines

What You Get

• 16 core Windows Server 2016 Standard license
• Rights to run up to two Windows Server virtual machines on the host
• Core Windows Server roles such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Hyper-V

Licensing Notes

• 16 cores per server is the minimum, with at least 8 per processor
• CALs are required for connecting users or devices and are sold separately

Need more than two virtual machines?

Move up to Windows Server 2016 Datacenter, which allows unlimited virtual machines on the host.