Editions |
License Type |
Features |
Virtualization Rights |
Windows Server 2016 for embedded systems offered in two editions (Standard, Datacenter) differentiated only by virtualization rights |
Each license covers up to 16, 20, or 24 Cores |
|
(all cores must be licensed) |
Standard Low density or no virtualization
Windows Server 2016 for Embedded Systems Standard |
Client Acess Licenses required. |
Capabilities to enable any server appliance. |
Two virtual instances |
Datacenter High density virtualization
Windows Server 2016 for Embedded Systems Datacenter |
Client Acess Licenses required. |
Key server capabilities plus exclusive features: Shielded Virtual Machines, software-defined networking, Storage Spaces Direct, and Storage Replica. |
Unlimited virtual instances |
- Windows Server is serviced and supported with a 5+5 model (5 years of mainstream support and 5 years of extended support).
- This model will continue with Windows Server 2016 for customers who choose to install full Windows Server 2016 with Desktop Experience or Server Core. (This applies to Windows Server 2016 for Embedded Systems)
Differences between SKUs - Windows Server 2016 for Embedded Systems
Licensing Provisions |
WS 2016 Datacenter |
WS 2016 Datacenter For Embedded Systems |
WS 2016 Standard |
WS 2016 Standard For Embedded Systems |
WS 2016 Standard for Embedded Systems Essentials |
WS 2016 Standard Embedded Systems Telecommunications |
Number of Virtual Instances |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
Preinstalled OS |
Optional |
Mandatory |
Optional |
Mandatory |
Mandatory |
Mandatory |
Embedded Application |
Optional |
Mandatory |
Optional |
Mandatory |
Mandatory |
Mandatory |
Line of Business Applications |
Optional |
No |
Optional |
No |
No |
No |
Network Infrastructure Services |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Restricted |
Restricted |
Remote Usage |
Yes² |
Yes² |
Yes² |
Yes² |
Remote Management1 |
Remote Management1 |
Keyboard, Video & Mouse |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
File service over Network |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Authentication Services |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Client Access License (CAL) Required |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Messaging or Enterprise Mail |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
POP3 |
No |
Firewall, Anti Spam, VPN |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Notes:
(1) Maximum of two connections in remote administration mode solely to manage the licensed product
(2) Requires separate RDS CAL purchase
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