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Windows Small Business Server 2008 Premium Windows Small Business Server 2008 Premium can help you run departmental online transaction processing and business intelligence applications. Its ease of use combined with its manageability for running departmental applications makes it a top pick.   This product is particularly suitable for several scenarios, including departmental deployments, small- to medium-scale OLTP deployments, OLTP deployments not expected to grow rapidly, and reporting and analysis deployments.   If you have questions about whether Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard with 30 CALs is right for your department, call toll free. Our in-house sales and support staff will provide prompt, useful answers. Were also available via email, instant chat, and our online query form.   SQL Server 2008 Standard is a full-featured data platform for running departmental online transaction processing (OLTP) and business intelligence (BI) applications. SQL Server 2008 Standard provides best-in-class ease of use and manageability for running departmental applications.  Standard is ideally suited for the following usage scenarios: Departmental deployments, Small to medium scale OLTP deployments, OLTP deployments that are not expected to rapidly grow in the future and Reporting and analysis deployments.   These are minimum system requirements for installing Windows Small Business Server 2008 Premium   Processor: 2 GHz x64 or faster RAM: 4 GB minimum; 32 GB maximum Available Hard Drive Space: 60 GB minimum   In addition, to run the Premium server, a device should meet the following system requirements:   Processor: 2 GHz x64 or x86 minimum RAM: 2 GB minimum Available Hard Disk Space: 10 GB minimum; 40 GB recommended

Windows Server 2008 HPC   Windows HPC Server 2008 brings you the ability to run high-end applications that require more resources and higher performance computing clusters — as the name suggests, HPC itself stands for “High-Performance Computing”. As opposed to regular versions of Windows Server, HPC is able to efficiently scale to thousands of cores with unique HPC workload features.   The 64-bit only server operating system comes with the addition of the HPC Pack, which contains features to enhance your business. Cluster utilities, job queue, HPC runtimes, new high-speed NetworkDirect RDMA, and much more are included to ensure your confidence in taking your enterprise to the next level.   In addition to the new features and changes in Windows HPC Server 2008, you still get to enjoy the critical Standard features such as Active Directory services. Any third-party application that doesn't require IIS, Exchange, or MSSQL* will also run identically to Standard editions. Don’t miss out on our amazing offer, and start using the reliable and efficient Windows HPC Server 2008. * Note: Due to licensing issues, Windows HPC Server 2008 disables IIS, Exchange, MSSQL and Sharepoint. Because the licensing for HPC is specifically for the computational workload, it conflicts with the above-mentioned services.   These are the minimum system requirements for installing Windows Server 2008 HPC.   CPU:1 GHz (IA-32) 1.4 GHz (x86-64 or Itanium) RAM:512 MB HDD:Other editions, 32-bit: 20 GB Other editions, 64-bit: 32 GB Foundation: 10 GB

Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Services User Cal   Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Services is able to accommodate such advanced collaboration because it was designed by Microsoft precisely to make that all possible. The features Device CALs will gain access to include:   Truly remote access: So much of the work experience takes place outside of the office that a server really has to provide remote access if it is going to be worth anything at all. Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Services does more than just offer access, though, it provides a quality remote experience that makes it easy to work at a desk in the office or on a beach a thousand miles away.  A safe place to store your data: While many businesses purchase Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Services for the collaborative and communication features highlighted below, it is worth remembering it is also an excellent way to ensure data is never lost. The server backs up devices so that files and important data can be preserved, no matter what happens. The server also has more encryption than ever before, so that you can be confident all the data stored and backed up on it is safe. An incredible collaboration experience: This is where Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Services really makes its name. By including SharePoint, Device CAL users are able to share and access files easily in document libraries, all while they can keep up with calendars and exchange ideas and updates through any number of documents, such as wikis and surveys. It’s a one-stop advanced collaboration experience. Communication to match collaboration: What good is all that collaboration if team members aren’t talking? Not much at all, which is why Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Services also includes Exchange, so every user has advanced business email capabilities. These include contact sharing, calendars, and well-organized email experience. Altogether, users know they are able to keep in contact with each other and with outside clients in a hassle-free experience. A more powerful and stable server: All of the features in the world wouldn’t matter if the server itself weren’t able to handle the processes required of it. Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Services is built to be tough. It includes new power-saving capabilities in its Core Parking feature. Administrative needs can all be found in the Active Directory for more centralized management. There is also a great deal of virtualization potential thanks to Hyper-V. And server commands can now be administered remotely, thanks to PowerShell 2.0. All told, these features add up to a more powerful, more flexible, and more stable server for every device that connects to it. There are no system requirements set for the devices used by users, other than the need for a User CAL. However, for optimal connection, make sure your device has been updated and uses a compatible operating system, in particular, Windows 7.

Windows Server 2012 5 Device CALs   This Windows Server 2012 product comes complete with 5 Device CALs for you to take full advantage of what it has to offer to your business. Take a look at some of the new and improved features of the server operating system found below.   Unlimited scalability. The licensing model of Windows Server 2012 allows you to essentially scale your business infinitely. Without any limitations to the number of users allowed on your server, you can bring your dreams into reality and create your dream organization complete with steady growth. Access your server remotely. Once your server is ready to run, users can access it remotely from virtually anywhere. The security of remote connections has improved with automatic VPN connections, while Work Folders make it easy to sync files across multiple devices connected to the server. More optimized storage. In today’s business world, all pieces of data are vital. Don’t pick and choose what gets to stay on your server and keep everything with a better-optimized storage system. Build scalable, highly available storage solutions with Windows Server 2012. Guaranteed uptime for your services. Windows Server 2012 ensures that your services are always available to work with. This reduces the need of having to stop your work due to software or service errors, providing a great boost to the productivity of your entire company. More stability with Failover Clustering. A new feature, Failover Clustering, allows you to reduce the risk of any data loss even if your server runs into issues. Rebuild and reboot your server from automatically generated clusters that ensure your hard work is never truly lost. Take advantage of virtualization. Reduce costs and improve your systems by creating virtual machines for your business. This practice makes it so you don’t have to purchase and physically deploy thousands of dollars worth of hardware, and instead can easily create new and unique workspaces virtually. These are the minimum system requirements for installing Windows Server 2012 5 Device CALs:   Processor: 1.4GHz Memory: 512 MB Disk Space: 32 GB

Windows Server 2012 5 User CALs   Windows Server powers many of the world's largest datacenters, enables small businesses around the world, and delivers value to organizations of all sizes in between. Windows Server 2012 redefines the server category, delivering hundreds of more features and enhancements spanning virtualization, networking, storage, user experience, cloud computing, automation, and more. Simply put, Windows Server 2012 helps you transform your IT operations to reduce costs and deliver a whole level of business value.   Product features Server virtualization Windows Server 2012 with Hyper-V provides a complete virtualization platform, providing increased scalability and performance with an elastic and flexible solution from the datacenter to the cloud. it's now easier than ever for organizations to realize cost savings from virtualization and to optimize server hardware investments. VDI Virtual Desktop Infrastructure in Windows Server 2012 makes it possible for users to access IT from virtually anywhere on popular devices, providing them a rich Windows experience while ensuring enhanced data security and compliance. Networking Windows Server 2012 provides an array of enhanced features that help reduce networking complexity, making it easier to connect users to IT resources, efficiently manage your datacenter and private clouds, and easily link your infrastructure with public cloud services. Access and information protection Windows Server 2012 makes it easier for administrators to protect corporate resources, build strong data access management and protection, and simplify the deployment of identity management infrastructure. Server management and automation Windows Server 2012 offers excellent total cost of ownership as an integrated platform with comprehensive, multi-server manageability that provides increased management efficiency, simplified deployment of servers and server roles, and resilient automation. These are the minimum system requirements for installing Windows Server 2012 5 User CALs:   Processor: 1.4GHz Memory: 512 MB Disk Space: 32 GB

Windows Server 2012 1 Device CAL   Windows Server powers many of the world's largest datacenters, enables small businesses around the world, and delivers value to organizations of all sizes in between. Windows Server 2012 redefines the server category, delivering hundreds of more features and enhancements spanning virtualization, networking, storage, user experience, cloud computing, automation, and more. Simply put, Windows Server 2012 helps you transform your IT operations to reduce costs and deliver a whole level of business value.   Product features Server virtualization Windows Server 2012 with Hyper-V provides a complete virtualization platform, providing increased scalability and performance with an elastic and flexible solution from the datacenter to the cloud. it's now easier than ever for organizations to realize cost savings from virtualization and to optimize server hardware investments. VDI Virtual Desktop Infrastructure in Windows Server 2012 makes it possible for users to access IT from virtually anywhere on popular devices, providing them a rich Windows experience while ensuring enhanced data security and compliance. Networking Windows Server 2012 provides an array of enhanced features that help reduce networking complexity, making it easier to connect users to IT resources, efficiently manage your datacenter and private clouds, and easily link your infrastructure with public cloud services. Access and information protection Windows Server 2012 makes it easier for administrators to protect corporate resources, build strong data access management and protection, and simplify the deployment of identity management infrastructure. Server management and automation Windows Server 2012 offers excellent total cost of ownership as an integrated platform with comprehensive, multi-server manageability that provides increased management efficiency, simplified deployment of servers and server roles, and resilient automation. These are the minimum system requirements for installing Windows Server 2012 1 Device CAL:   Processor: 1.4GHz Memory: 512 MB Disk Space: 32 GB

Windows Server 2012 R2 DataCenter 4 Processor   Enterprise-class: Enhanced features allow you to take advantage of even better performance and more efficient capacity utilization in your datacenter, helping you increase the agility of your business. Windows Server 2012 R2 offers a proven, enterprise-class virtualization and cloud platform that can scale to continuously run your largest workloads while enabling robust recovery options to protect against service outages. Simple and cost-effective: Windows Server 2012 R2 also gives you resilient, multi-tenant-aware storage and networking capabilities for a wide range of workloads. It delivers these capabilities at a fraction of the cost of other solutions, through the use of low-cost, industry-standard hardware. With automation of a broad set of management tasks built-in, Windows Server 2012 R2 simplifies the deployment of major workloads and increases operational efficiencies. Application focused: Windows Server 2012 R2 helps you build, deploy and scale applications and web sites quickly, and with more flexibility than ever before. In concert with Windows Azure VM and System Center 2012 R2, it unlocks improved application portability between on-premises environments and public and service provider clouds, increasing flexibility and elasticity of your IT services. Windows Server 2012 R2 provides a scalable, highly available platform for mission-critical applications and offers enhanced support for open standards, open-source applications and various development languages. User-centric: Windows Server 2012 R2 makes it easier to deploy a virtual desktop infrastructure, and can lower storage costs significantly by supporting a broad range of storage options and VHD de-duplication. Virtual Desktop Infrastructure in Windows Server 2012 R2 makes it possible for users to access IT from virtually anywhere, providing them a rich Windows experience while ensuring enhanced data security and compliance. Windows Server 2012 R2 enables you to provide access to corporate resources and helps protect critical business information. With Windows Server 2012 R2, you can manage identities across your datacenter and federated into the cloud, provide flexible remote access to applications and resources, and define the resources and level of access users have to information based on who they are, what they are accessing, and what device they are using. These are the minimum system requirements for installing Windows Server 2012 R2  DataCenter 4 Processor:   Processor: 1.4GHz 64-bit processor Memory: 512 MB Disk Space: 32 GB

Windows Server 2012 R2 DataCenter 64 bit 2 Processors   Windows Server powers many of the world's largest datacenters, enables small businesses around the world, and delivers value to organizations of all sizes in between. Windows Server 2012 redefines the server category, delivering hundreds of new features and enhancements spanning virtualization, networking, storage, user experience, cloud computing, automation, and more. Simply put, Windows Server 2012 helps you transform your IT operations to reduce costs and deliver a whole new level of business value.   Product features   Flexible storage: Flexible storage, to offer diverse storage choices that deliver performance, efficiency, and while taking advantage of industry-standard hardware. Continuous availability: Continuous availability, to provide cost-effective, highly available services, with protection against a wide range of failure scenarios. Management efficiency Management efficiency, to automate a broader set of management tasks, simplify the deployment of major workloads, and provide the path toward full lights-out automation. Access from virtually anywhere, any device: Access from virtually anywhere, any device, with easier, on-demand access to a virtualized work environment, including from branch locations and public connectivity services. Full Windows experience anywhere: Full Windows experience anywhere, with personalized and rich user experience on popular devices, while adapting to different network conditions quickly and responsively. Enhanced data security and compliance: Enhanced data security and compliance, where central audit and access policies enable fine control of access to data and corporate resources based on strong identity, data classification, and simplified administration for remote access. These are the minimum system requirements for installing Windows Server 2012 R2 DataCenter 64 bit 2 Processors:   Processor: 1.4 GHz Memory: 512 MB or faster Disk Space: 32 GB

Windows Server 2012 Remote Desktop Services (Device Cal) Licensing Requirements   Once the licensing grace period is passed, you must have a license for each connecting user or device to connect to an RD Session Host server. Youll also needs to install an RD Licensing server. You can install the RD Licensing role service on the same server the service isn't very demanding or on a separate server.   Youll need to purchase RDS Client Access Licenses (CALs) and install them on the RD Licensing server. These RDS CALs are tied to the server, but RDS lets you move them to new hardware if needed. Remember that RDS supports both per-user and per-device licensing. The model you choose should depend on whether you have more users or computers. RDS does not have concurrent-user licensing, and the licenses you choose must match the mode for which you configure the RD Session Host server.   Install the RD Licensing role service just as you did the RD Session Host role service. Then you must:   Activate the RD Licensing server Install RDS CALs so the RD Licensing server can allocate them to users and devices Tell the RD Session Host server to use the RD Licensing server (you must do this even if the two role services are located on the same machine)   You can virtualize an RD Session Host server, but you'll likely see a reduction in the number of simultaneous sessions it can support. Be sure to model on the same machine type (physical or virtual) you intend to use. If you do build a virtual RD Session Host server, you should probably use a server with a processor supporting second-level address translation (SLAT) to reduce the overhead of memory mapping between the physical machine and the VMs. To reduce overhead, its also advisable to use a Type 1 hypervisor like Hyper-V, not a Type 2.   These are the minimum system requirements for installing Windows Server 2012 Remote Desktop Services (Device Cal):   Processor: 1.4 GHz Memory: 512 MB Disk Space: 32 GB

Windows Server 2012 Remote Desktop 5 User CAL Licensing Requirements   Once the licensing grace period is passed, you must have a license for each connecting user or device to connect to an RD Session Host server. Youll also needs to install an RD Licensing server. You can install the RD Licensing role service on the same server the service isn't very demanding or on a separate server.   Youll need to purchase RDS Client Access Licenses (CALs) and install them on the RD Licensing server. These RDS CALs are tied to the server, but RDS lets you move them to new hardware if needed. Remember that RDS supports both per-user and per-device licensing. The model you choose should depend on whether you have more users or computers. RDS does not have concurrent-user licensing, and the licenses you choose must match the mode for which you configure the RD Session Host server.   Install the RD Licensing role service just as you did the RD Session Host role service. Then you must:   Activate the RD Licensing server Install RDS CALs so the RD Licensing server can allocate them to users and devices Tell the RD Session Host server to use the RD Licensing server (you must do this even if the two role services are located on the same machine)   You can virtualize an RD Session Host server, but you'll likely see a reduction in the number of simultaneous sessions it can support. Be sure to model on the same machine type (physical or virtual) you intend to use. If you do build a virtual RD Session Host server, you should probably use a server with a processor supporting second-level address translation (SLAT) to reduce the overhead of memory mapping between the physical machine and the VMs. To reduce overhead, its also advisable to use a Type 1 hypervisor like Hyper-V, not a Type 2.   These are the minimum system requirements for installing Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Remote Desktop Service 5 User CAL:   Processor: 1.4 GHz Memory: 512 MB Disk Space: 32 GB

Windows Server 2016 5 User CALs   Windows Server 2016 Standard Edition is the best version of the lightly virtualized environment software yet. Users gain full access to two Microsoft Hyper-V containers, a Nano Server, and unlimited Windows Server containers integrated with Azure. Users can change existing applications into cloud-ready solutions and help developers to create new ones.   The innovative software concentrates on providing the highest level of flexibility and control to businesses in need of a centralized solution to managing cloud-ready workloads with more ease. Windows Server 2016 also helps to prevent malicious attacks against your system with a strengthened security suite that also detects any suspicious activity as a preventative measure.   A new feature for 2016 is Nano Server, a headless installation option for Windows Server 2016 that leaves a small footprint and is designed for the cloud.   With Windows Server 2016 Standard, users gain access to features such as server virtualization, storage, software-defined networking, web application platforms, server management and automation, information protection, virtual desktops, and much more. This product is a Windows Server 2016 Standard license for up to five client device CALs. Give your team the ability to leverage all the great features of Windows Server 2016 Standard and begin using the cloud effectively and efficiently.   Features   Some of the new features added to Windows Server 2016 Standard include:   Added layers of security - Enhance security and reduce risk with multiple layers of built-in protection New deployment options - Increase availability and reduce resource usage with the lightweight Nano Server Built-in containers - Develop and manage with agility thanks to Windows Server and Hyper-V containers Cost-efficient storage - Build highly available, scalable software-defined storage and reduce costs Innovative networking - Software-defined networking to automate with cloud-like efficiency These are the minimum system requirements for installing Windows Server 2016 5 User CALs:   Processor: 1.4Ghz Memory: 512 MB Disk Space: 32 GB

Windows Server 2016 50 User CALs   Windows Server 2016 Standard Edition is the best version of the lightly virtualized environment software yet. Users gain full access to two Microsoft Hyper-V containers, a Nano Server, and unlimited Windows Server containers integrated with Azure. Users can change existing applications into cloud-ready solutions and help developers to create new ones.   The innovative software concentrates on providing the highest level of flexibility and control to businesses in need of a centralized solution to managing cloud-ready workloads with more ease. Windows Server 2016 also helps to prevent malicious attacks against your system with a strengthened security suite that also detects any suspicious activity as a preventative measure.   A new feature for 2016 is Nano Server, a headless installation option for Windows Server 2016 that leaves a small footprint and is designed for the cloud.   With Windows Server 2016 Standard, users gain access to features such as server virtualization, storage, software-defined networking, web application platforms, server management and automation, information protection, virtual desktops, and much more. This product is a Windows Server 2016 Standard license for up to five client device CALs. Give your team the ability to leverage all the great features of Windows Server 2016 Standard and begin using the cloud effectively and efficiently.   Features   Some of the new features added to Windows Server 2016 Standard include:   Added layers of security - Enhance security and reduce risk with multiple layers of built-in protection New deployment options - Increase availability and reduce resource usage with the lightweight Nano Server Built-in containers - Develop and manage with agility thanks to Windows Server and Hyper-V containers Cost-efficient storage - Build highly available, scalable software-defined storage and reduce costs Innovative networking - Software-defined networking to automate with cloud-like efficiency These are the minimum system requirements for installing Windows Server 2016 50 User CALs:   Processor: 1.4Ghz Memory: 512 MB Disk Space: 32 GB

Windows Server 2016 Standard - 16 Core + 5 RDS CALs   Microsoft Windows Server 2016 is designed for physical or minimally virtualized server environments. Windows Server 2016 is a cloud-compatible operating system that supports current workloads while bringing forth new technologies that make the transition to cloud computing a lot simpler. The system adds many new layers of security to Windows Server 2016 and applies Azure-inspired innovation to the applications and infrastructure to transform the way you do business. This product is a license for a Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Remote Desktop User CAL for Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (sold separately) that allows a device to connect to your server remotely. Microsoft Windows Server 2016 product variations are available at Eksoftware; contact us today at Eksoftware by phone or email to find out which version is right for you.   Overview   The Windows Server 2016 licensing model includes both Cores + Client Access Licenses (CALs). Each user and device accessing a licensed Windows Server Standard, Datacenter or Multipoint edition requires a Windows Server CAL, or a Windows Server and a Remote Desktop Services (RDS) CAL. A Windows Server CAL allows access to any edition of Windows Server of the same or earlier version. Each Windows Server CAL provides access to multiple licenses of Windows Server.   When you are ready to transition workloads to the public cloud, you can leverage your existing investment in Windows Server. The Azure Hybrid Use Benefit lets you bring your on-premises Windows Server license with Software Assurance to Azure. Rather than paying the full price for a new Windows Server virtual machine, you will pay only the base to compute rate. These are the minimum requirements for install Windows Server 2016 Standard - 16 Core + 5 RDS CALs.   Processor: 1.4Ghz 64-bit processor Memory: 512 MB* with (Error Correcting Code type or similar technology) Disk Space: 32 GB

Windows Server 2016 Datacenter 2 Core   Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Datacenter is designed for highly virtualized workplaces such as data centers and cloud environments. The software is a cloud-compatible operating system that is designed to support the current workload while seamlessly transitioning data and processes to the cloud. The system also adds new layers of security and includes a host of other features and technologies that will transform the way you do business, improving efficiency and satisfaction. Windows Server 2016 Datacenter is designed to work with your current setup for an easy, stress-free transition to the cloud. The software comes with a special two-part license that includes both Cores and Client Access licenses (CALs). Each user and device in the company connected to a Windows Server Standard, Datacenter, or Multipoint edition of Windows Server will require a Windows Server CAL or a Windows Server and a Remote Desktop Services (RDS) CAL. A Windows Server CAL will allow the user or device to access multiple licenses of Windows Server including the most current installed version as well as previous editions of the software.   When you're ready to transition workloads, apps, and data to the cloud, choose Windows Server 2016 Datacenter. The advanced technologies and easy-to-use interface will give you the leverage you need to successfully transition your business, increasing storage, and efficiency. With Windows Server 2016 Datacenter, you'll always have the most up-to-date technology available. With the built-in Azure Hybrid Use Benefit, you can even bring your on-premises Windows Server license with Software Assurance to Azure to save time and money. Instead of paying full price for a new Windows Server virtual machine, you'll only pay the base to compute rate. For more information about Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Datacenter or for help ordering, please call or email us at sales@eksoftware.com.   Windows Server 2016 Datacenter is a variant of Windows Server 2016 that is designed for highly virtualized datacenter and cloud environments. Windows Server 2016 is a cloud-compatible operating system that supports all current workloads while introducing new technologies that make transitioning to cloud computing much easier. The system brings great new layers of security to the table and possesses Azure-inspired innovation for the applications and infrastructure that can transform the way you do business.   The Windows Server 2016 licensing model includes both Cores + Client Access Licenses (CALs). Each user and device accessing a licensed Windows Server Standard, Datacenter or Multipoint edition requires a Windows Server CAL, or a Windows Server and a Remote Desktop Services (RDS) CAL. A Windows Server CAL allows access to any edition of Windows Server of the same or earlier version. Does each Windows Server CAL provide access to multiple licenses of Windows Server? When you are ready to transition workloads to the public cloud, you can leverage your existing investment in Windows Server. The Azure Hybrid Use Benefit lets you bring your on-premises Windows Server license with Software Assurance to Azure. Rather than paying the full price for a new Windows Server virtual machine, you will pay only the base to compute rate. Find more details at www.azure.com.   Features   Features exclusive to the Windows Server 2016 Datacenter version include:   Shielded Virtual Machines Software-defined networking Core functionality of Windows Server Unlimited OSEs / Hyper-V containers? Unlimited Windows Server containers Host Guardian Service Nano Server Storage features including Storage Spaces Direct & Storage Replica Shielded Virtual Machines Networking stack These are the system requirements for installing Windows Server 2016 Datacenter 2 Core.   Processor: 1.4 GHz 64-bit processor Memory: 512 MB Disk Space: 32 GB

Windows Server 2016 Datacenter - 16 Core   Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Datacenter is designed for highly virtualized workplaces such as data centers and cloud environments. The software is a cloud-compatible operating system that is designed to support the current workload while seamlessly transitioning data and processes to the cloud. The system also adds new layers of security and includes a host of other features and technologies that will transform the way you do business, improving efficiency and satisfaction. Windows Server 2016 Datacenter is designed to work with your current setup for an easy, stress-free transition to the cloud. The software comes with a special two-part license that includes both Cores and Client Access licenses (CALs). Each user and device in the company connected to a Windows Server Standard, Datacenter, or Multipoint edition of Windows Server will require a Windows Server CAL or a Windows Server and a Remote Desktop Services (RDS) CAL. A Windows Server CAL will allow the user or device to access multiple licenses of Windows Server including the most current installed version as well as previous editions of the software.   When you're ready to transition workloads, apps, and data to the cloud, choose Windows Server 2016 Datacenter. The advanced technologies and easy-to-use interface will give you the leverage you need to successfully transition your business, increasing storage, and efficiency. With Windows Server 2016 Datacenter, you'll always have the most up-to-date technology available. With the built-in Azure Hybrid Use Benefit, you can even bring your on-premises Windows Server license with Software Assurance to Azure to save time and money. Instead of paying full price for a new Windows Server virtual machine, you'll only pay the base to compute rate. For more information about Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Datacenter or for help ordering, please call or email us at sales@eksoftware.com.   Windows Server 2016 Datacenter is a variant of Windows Server 2016 that is designed for highly virtualized datacenter and cloud environments. Windows Server 2016 is a cloud-compatible operating system that supports all current workloads while introducing new technologies that make transitioning to cloud computing much easier. The system brings great new layers of security to the table and possesses Azure-inspired innovation for the applications and infrastructure that can transform the way you do business.   The Windows Server 2016 licensing model includes both Cores + Client Access Licenses (CALs). Each user and device accessing a licensed Windows Server Standard, Datacenter or Multipoint edition requires a Windows Server CAL, or a Windows Server and a Remote Desktop Services (RDS) CAL. A Windows Server CAL allows access to any edition of Windows Server of the same or earlier version. Each Windows Server CAL provides access to multiple licenses of Windows Server.   When you are ready to transition workloads to the public cloud, you can leverage your existing investment in Windows Server. The Azure Hybrid Use Benefit lets you bring your on-premises Windows Server license with Software Assurance to Azure. Rather than paying the full price for a new Windows Server virtual machine, you will pay only the base to compute rate. Find more details at www.azure.com.   Features   Features exclusive to the Windows Server 2016 Datacenter version include:   Shielded Virtual Machines Software-defined networking Core functionality of Windows Server Unlimited OSEs / Hyper-V containers  Unlimited Windows Server containers Host Guardian Service Nano Server Storage features including Storage Spaces Direct & Storage Replica Shielded Virtual Machines Networking stack These are the system requirements for installing Windows Server 2016 Datacenter 16 Core.   Processor: 1.4 GHz 64-bit processor Memory: 512 MB Disk Space: 32 GB