Planning ahead for Windows Server 2016 end of support
In accordance with the Microsoft Lifecycle Policy, extended support for Windows Server 2016 will end on January 12, 2027.
Windows Server 2016
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25 reasons to choose Azure Stack HCI
On May 22, 2019 we had an incredible session on hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) with Windows Server 2019 at the Windows Server Summit. -
Express updates for Windows Server 2016 re-enabled for November 2018 update
Starting with the November 13, 2018 update on Tuesday, Windows will again publish Express updates for Windows Server 2016. -
The technical value of WSSD validated HCI solutions, part 2
In the previous blog post I discussed the high-level ideas behind our solution validation program, and the technical merits it accrues for people who buy and use those solutions. -
The technical value of WSSD validated HCI solutions, part 1
As many of you are aware, one of the most important scenarios enabled by modern versions of Windows is the creation of a hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) through new technologies like Storage Spaces Direct (S2D). -
Windows Server 2016’s Storage Spaces Direct wins CRN Product of the Year
This month Windows Server 2016 and its Storage Spaces Direct technology won Product of the Year from Computer Reseller News for the Software-defined Storage category. -
Webcast: How to leverage Azure for your Windows Server environment
Hello Windows Server Nation! I spend a lot of time traveling and talking to customers, and I love to hear about all the innovative ways you use Windows Server to run mission-critical workloads. -
In practice: How customers are using Shielded Virtual Machines to secure data
You’ve read and heard a lot from Microsoft about the unprecedented security provided by Shielded Virtual Machines in Windows Server 2016, but how is this feature being used by real customers? We decided to round up a few customer stories for you, to illustrate the various real-world benefits being reported by users of Shielded VMs […] -
Announcing support for SATADOM boot drives in Windows Server 2016
As you are probably aware, Hyper-V was launched way back in Windows Server 2008. -
Performance Tuning Guidelines for Windows Server 2016
Today, we are pleased to announce the availability of the Windows Server 2016 Performance Tuning Guide. -
Switching between Windows Server 2016 Server Core and Desktop Experience
We have frequently been asked why we removed the option to add and remove the Server GUI package to the Windows Server 2016 Server Core install option like you could in Windows Server 2012 R2. -
Are you still running a Windows Server technical preview?
If you were one of the customers who took time to evaluate the technical previews of Windows Server last year, thank you! Your testing and feedback helped us improve and deliver a great release of Windows Server 2016 for general availability in October 2016.
