Microsoft to launch Windows Server 2016 at its Ignite conference in September

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Published onJuly 12, 2016

published onJuly 12, 2016

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Microsoft announced today on itsWindows Server Blogthat Windows Server 2016 will officially launch at theIgnite Conferencethat will take place in Atlanta, GA from September 26-30, 2016. If you’ve been following the news around thecloud-ready server operating system, you may be aware that it’s has been in the pipeline for quite some time: Microsoft released thefirst technical preview back in October 2014, and thelast Technical Preview in April 2016, which the company claims is “feature complete,” was released in April 2016.

According to Microsoft, Windows Server 2016 will deliver “new layers of security and Azure-inspired innovation for the applications and infrastructure that power your business.” The upcoming release will come in three different editions:

Additionnaly, the blog post explains that there will be three installation options for the Standard and Datacenter editions (Nano Server, Server Core and Server with Desktop experience). This will have implications for the servicing experience, as companies who go for the Nano server installation will get periodic releases known as “Current Branch for Business” (CBB) releases, which the company also describes as “a more active servicing model similar to the experience with Windows 10.” However, customers who opt for the full Windows Server 2016 with a desktop experience or Server Core will still get 5 years of mainstream support plus 5 years of extended support, which will now be known as the “Long Term Servicing Branch” (LTSB).

Overall, Microsoft hopes that Windows Server 2016 will “meet businesses and organizations where they are today, and introduces the innovation needed for the transition to cloud computing when ready.” The three editions will be available for purchase on October and you can get details on pricingover here. If you already tried Technical Previews of Windows Server 2016, let us know in the comments if you like the new capabilities of the server operating system.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

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