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What is Windows Server 2016?
Windows Server 2016 is a server operating system developed by Microsoft.
Which editions of Windows Server 2016 are mentioned in the content?
Server Core in Windows Server 2016 has a smaller disk footprint compared to the Desktop Experience version.
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Nano server is available only as a container base OS image. It's meant to be run as a container within a _.
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Match the following Windows Server 2016 installation options with their descriptions:
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Introduction to Windows Server 2016
- Windows Server 2016 is a server operating system developed by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems.
- It was released on September 26, 2016, and became generally available on October 12, 2016.
Editions of Windows Server 2016
- There are three main editions: Essentials, Standard, and Datacenter.
- Within the Standard and Datacenter editions, there are different installation options: Desktop Experience, Core, and Nano.
Desktop Experience (GUI)
- It is the classic and well-known form of Windows Server, with a GUI, making it user-friendly and easier to manage.
- It contains a full set of features and roles.
Core Server
- It lacks some features and roles that are installed by default under the Desktop Experience option.
- It has a smaller disk footprint, smaller attack surface, and requires less updates, reboots, and open ports.
- It is a great option for infrastructure servers such as Active Directory Domain Controllers and DNS servers.
- It requires command-line based administration.
Nano Server
- It is available only as a container base OS image.
- It is meant to be run as a container within a container host.
- It can be deployed with either Standard or Datacenter editions, but requires attached Software Assurance to the licensing of the host server.
Minimal System Requirements for Windows Server 2016
- The actual requirements depend on the system configuration and the installed applications and features.
Installation of Windows Server 2016
- The installation process involves several steps, including selecting the edition, installation option, and configuring the server.
Edition Comparison by Server Roles
- The Windows Server 2016 editions differ in the following server roles: Active Directory Federation Services, Azure Active Directory, and more.
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Test your knowledge of Windows Server 2016 configuration, including editions, core server, nano server, installation, and connectivity. This quiz covers the advanced configuration of Windows Server 2016.
