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Buying Windows Server 2016

Windows Server 2016 is the oldest of the four server generations currently available. Today its justification lies almost exclusively in extending and maintaining compatibility with existing environments. This page explains when 2016 is still a good fit.

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Buying Windows Server 2016: when the version still makes sense for existing environments, what to keep in mind regarding the support lifecycle, and how licensing works.

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When Windows Server 2016 still makes sense

Windows Server 2016 was the first server version with the core-based licensing model and has been in use at many companies for years. A new 2016 licence makes the most sense today when an existing environment is to be extended with an identical version or when an application explicitly requires this version.

Anyone without such a dependency scenario should opt for a newer version. Windows Server 2016 is in an advanced phase of its lifecycle, which argues against the version when making a new investment.

What to consider before buying

  • Support lifecycle. Windows Server 2016 is considerably closer to the end of its lifecycle than the newer versions. This is a significant factor when making a new investment.
  • Existing-environment dependency as the main reason. Useful almost only for extending an existing 2016 environment or to meet an application requirement.
  • Plan a migration perspective. Anyone still running 2016 should prepare a migration strategy to a newer version in parallel.
  • Identical licensing. 2016 is also licensed on a core basis, with CALs for access.

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Is Windows Server 2016 still worth it today?

Almost only for extending an existing 2016 environment or when an application requires this version. For a new investment, its advanced lifecycle stage and future-proofing argue against 2016.

How is Windows Server 2016 licensed?

Core-based by physical processor core for Standard and Datacenter, plus CALs. It was the first version with this licensing model.

Should I migrate from Server 2016?

Anyone still running 2016 should plan a migration to a newer version, since 2016 is at an advanced lifecycle stage. We advise on the migration strategy.
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