Windows Server 2016 Datacenter Edition with 5 CALs. Retail License, English
Windows Server Datacenter 2016 with 5 CALs. Content / What you get? This is the retail edition of Windows Datacenter 2016, and can be used for one PC / Server. Inside the box is the licenses for up to 512 CPU Cores and 5 CALs (Datacenter) + the installation DVD. Language: US English included, but the license can be used on any language. Windows Server 2016 is 64 Bit only. The Datacenter Edition of Windows Server offers the features of the Standard Edition with increased virtualization options, software-defined networking and storage, and Shielded Virtual Machines. Some of the features that are limited in the Standard Edition are more expansive in the Datacenter Edition. The Datacenter Edition provides the user with an unlimited amount of virtual machines; each license also comes with a Hyper-V host. This server edition can also function as a network controller, which allows the network controller to communicate with devices, services, and other components on the network. The user then is provided an application programming interface (API) that allows management of the network controller for configuration and monitoring.
This edition also provides support for Shielded Virtual Machines, which provides additional protection and encryption options for the user. Similar to the Standard Edition, containers can be used on this server option.
However, the limitations do not exist, allowing the user to create an unlimited number of Windows containers and Hyper-V containers. Notice: You need one Windows License per Hyper-V Container, you want to create in the Windows Server 2016 Datacenter. With the implementation of Shielded Virtual Machines, the need for a service that can run these machines is necessary. The Host Guardian provides support for Hyper-V hosts and the use of Shielded Virtual Machines.
The Host Guardian is just one portion of the components needed to make the Shielded Virtual Machine function. One massive benefit added to the Datacenter Edition is the storage replica function, which creates backups of the data in blocks instead of by file, which allows the use of the files while data backup occurs. Additionally, storage replication allows services to be migrated to another location if needed, when a potential disaster may occur. A unique feature that's not available in the Standard Edition is the use of Software-Defined Networking (SDN), which helps create and manage policy-enabled automation, usually through the use of workflows.
Installation of Windows Server 2016 is supported on x64 processors only. It is no longer supported on x86 processors. The Main Picture is promotional only, the photos of the Shrink Wrapped DVD Case is the actual item. The software comes with Retail License, making them good in a production setup. The Retail License is valid for one activation; if you need multiple activations, eg. If you have any question, please don't hesitate to ask. Many sellers only sell the license and link, we also did that in the beginning, but more and more customers wanted the installation DVD also, so we found a new distributor, which also supplied that. Our customers are very happy with this solution. So there is no problem with the software and license at all. If you rather want the license and link, we can open a box and send it to you instead, please tell us right after you place the order.