Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Datacenter

Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Datacenter is a robust server operating system designed for highly virtualized and software-defined datacenter environments. It offers advanced features to meet the demands of modern IT infrastructures.​

🔑 Key Features
Unlimited Virtualization: Allows for an unlimited number of virtual machines (VMs) and Hyper-V containers, providing flexibility for large-scale deployments. ​
Shielded Virtual Machines: Enhances security by protecting VMs from unauthorized access or tampering using technologies like Secure Boot, BitLocker encryption, and virtual TPM. ​
Software-Defined Networking (SDN): Enables centralized network management and automation, improving network performance and reducing complexity. ​
Storage Spaces Direct: Combines local storage across servers to create a highly available and scalable storage solution. ​
Advanced Security Features: Incorporates multi-layered security measures, including TPM 2.0, System Guard, Credential Guard, and AES-256 encryption for SMB traffic. ​
Hybrid Cloud Integration: Seamlessly integrates with Microsoft Azure, facilitating hybrid cloud scenarios and extending on-premises environments to the cloud. ​

⚙️ System Requirements
Processor: 1.4 GHz 64-bit processor​
RAM: 512 MB (Server Core) or 2 GB (Desktop Experience)​
Storage: Minimum of 32 GB disk space​
Network: Ethernet adapter with at least 1 Gbps throughput​
Firmware: UEFI-based system with Secure Boot capability​
Security: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0 ​