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Microsoft Server 2016 Essentials 2CPU

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Features

  • Innovative networking
  • Software-defined networking to automate with cloud-like efficiency.
  • Improved deployment possibilities
  • Added layers of security
  • Increase availability and reduce resource usage with the lightweight Nano Server.

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Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Essentials License 1 server (1-2 CPU) OEM DVD / 64-bit Added layers of security / Improved deployment possibilities /Built-in containers /Cost-efficient storage Innovative networking / Added layers of security / Enhance security and reduce risk with multiple layers of built-in protection. Improved deployment possibilities 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. Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Essentials - License - 1 server (1-2


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No


Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 5.25 x 0.1 inches; 2.4 Ounces


Item model number ‏ : ‎ G3S-01045


Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 Lithium Ion batteries required.


Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 17, 2016


Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Microsoft Software


Customer Reviews: 3.4 out of 5 stars 47 ratings


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    • An improvement over previous versions
It definitely is an improvement over the previous versions, it is much friendlier although you still need the necessary knowledge to "tweek" it's many options... Installation went well, no glitches...
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 4, 2018 by Gaucho
    • check your reqs. This OS is very particular, in fact read up on this version before buying it
This version of Windows server is for very specific users, it is very configurable to suit your needs I’m sure but just as a plain old server it’s a bit of a pain as it requires active directory to be installed.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 9, 2021 by PakkaV
    • wish I would have upgraded a long time ago.
I have been running WHS 2011 since it first came out. It had worked well for me, but hate that Microsoft abandoned it so quick. I had been experiencing just more annoying issues with WHS2011, so I started looking for newer software. I am in in no means an IT guy. set up wasn't too complicated, but it is worth while watching some youtube videos, especially about not setting up a domain on client computers as that was something I didn't really need for my home use. There is a registry edit instructions that I found online that skips having your client computers added to the domain as part of the client software set up. this worked great, I now just have the connector app on my clients like WHS2011 and backups and file access. I haven't taken the time to set up my drive pool, i just added my old hard disks and was able to keep all the data. I do use my server mainly for media and back up use. I do have a Hauppauge quad tuner installed and running plex, so it serves as my DVR as well and no software issues with WSE2016. Since the upgrade, plex loads recorded shows and movies much faster. this is likely the additional RAM that WSE2016 utilizes where WHS2011 capped at 8gb, I have 16bg installed as I re-purposed an older desktop PC - 3rd gen I5. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 15, 2018 by tater salad
    • No scratch off issues here; pleased with Essentials ease of use.
I did my initial install with an 180 day trial of MS Win Server Essentials 2016 downloaded from TechNet. I almost did not buy the license from Amazon due to all the fuss about the scratch off covering the key. I decided to proceed because Microsoft has been using these codes for some time now without issue. I used a quarter like I always do, scratched off the gray material and revealed the code. No problems, code is very clear. I do not intend to belittle or dismiss all the fuss about this method used by Microsoft, but I did not have any issue. The code worked to activate the trial into a licensed copy. Speaking directly to the Essentials version, I've found it to be quite useful for the small business I set it up for. The dashboard feature makes it quite easy to create users and add devices. When you need a little more control, Essentials still contains the traditional management tools that you may have used in versions of server dating back to 2003 (the last version of server that I had extensive experience using). ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 8, 2017 by B. Bumgarner
    • Please do not buy this painful DVD with impossible to
I was awere of the fact as numerous others warned me about that. However, I though if I would be careful, at least I would be able to read many numbers. Alas! they were right! The product code is impossible to read. The process of scratching peels of the letters, no matter how careful you are. Please do not buy this painful DVD with impossible to scratch. Finally, I tried all numbers/alphabets -- there were two places where my guess was wrong, but after an hour, the Windows 2016 accepted the product code! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 24, 2017 by Amazon Customer
    • Heed the VERY, VERY, VERY careful warning scratching off the silver layer.
I was at first pissed off thinking I had been ripped off...sticker clearly says "THIS IS NOT A COA" but then I read the comments here. The warning about being VERY, VERY, VERY careful scratching that off had me very nervous, but with a very light touch using the back of a pair of scissors I slowly started to reveal the code. Worked perfectly but I can see how someone with a knife and heavy hand could totally screw this up. Heed the warnings! If you go slow and careful and don't push in too much, you should alright! As for Microsoft's trick silver layer, I think they do it on purpose to mess with people trying to save money on Amazon. It is so typical Microsoft. I find the need for this cover completely unnecessary because of how it comes packaged. But then, I have had a love/hate interrelationship with MS for several decades now. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 5, 2017 by Maria A. Ripoll
    • Great software that pairs well with Windows 7/10 Pro for ...
I was running the 180 day trial version from Microsoft and wanted to get a full license. Unlike others I had no problems revealing the product code. Used a credit card and gently scraped it off. There was 2 heavy ridges left behind that covered a few character but these only required slightly more force to remove. All characters were clear and readable, activation was successful without drama. Anyone looking to these reviews already knows what this software is about. For me it is my upgrade from Windows Home Server 2011 but without all the limitations that Microsoft placed on the Home Server SKU's. Much higher ram limit, 2 cpu's and all the roles/services unlocked. Great software that pairs well with Windows 7/10 Pro for all that active directory goodness. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 14, 2018 by Moosejaw
    • Received Standard 2016 Version and NOT Essential 2016
This is my fault for trusting the label as Windows Server 2016 Essentials and not trying to activate within the return window.
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