{"product_id":"windows-server-essentials-2016","title":"Windows Server 2016 Essentials","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrosoft Windows Server 2016 Essentials\u003c\/strong\u003e is the small-business server edition for up to 25 users and 50 devices, with \u003cstrong\u003eno CALs required\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike the 2019 release, it still includes the Essentials Experience: a simple dashboard, automatic client PC backup and Remote Web Access. Buy a genuine \u003cstrong\u003eWindows Server 2016 Essentials license key\u003c\/strong\u003e for a small office or home business server.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included in Server 2016 Essentials\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEssentials dashboard\u003c\/strong\u003e for managing users, shared folders and devices without deep IT skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClient PC backup\u003c\/strong\u003e — automatic nightly backups of connected Windows PCs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemote Web Access\u003c\/strong\u003e so staff can reach files and PCs from outside the office.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive Directory, file sharing and printing\u003c\/strong\u003e on one server.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEssentials 2016 Licensing Limits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLimit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum users\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCALs required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProcessors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLicensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer server\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecurity updates until\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJanuary 12, 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Windows Server 2016 receives security updates only until \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 12, 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e, according to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/lifecycle\/products\/windows-server-2016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMicrosoft's lifecycle page\u003c\/a\u003e. It suits labs, legacy apps and short-term needs. For anything that must stay in production beyond 2026, choose \u003ca href=\"\/he\/collections\/windows-server-2025\"\u003eWindows Server 2025\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEssentials 2016 vs Essentials 2019\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e2016 Essentials\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e2019 Essentials\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDashboard and client backup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemoved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecurity updates until\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJanuary 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJanuary 2029\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsers \/ devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 \/ 50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 \/ 50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed longer support? See \u003ca href=\"\/he\/products\/windows-server-essentials-2019\"\u003eWindows Server 2019 Essentials\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Install and Activate\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall Windows Server 2016 Essentials and complete the Essentials configuration wizard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun \u003ccode\u003eslmgr \/ipk XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX\u003c\/code\u003e, then \u003ccode\u003eslmgr \/ato\u003c\/code\u003e from an elevated Command Prompt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivation is online, so make sure the server is connected to the internet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull walkthrough: \u003ca href=\"\/he\/blogs\/blog\/download-install-and-activate-windows-server-2016-essentials\"\u003edownload, install and activate Server 2016 Essentials\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From MicrosoftSoftwareSwap?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30-day money-back guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e — if the key does not work for you, request a refund within 30 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifetime replacement warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e — if an activated key ever stops working, we replace it free of charge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant email delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e — key and instructions by email, usually within minutes, plus an invoice for your records.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree 24\/7 support\u003c\/strong\u003e by email and Discord for installation and activation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWindows Server 2016 Essentials FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need CALs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Access for up to 25 users and 50 devices is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it back up our office PCs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Client PC backup is part of the Essentials Experience in 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens in January 2027?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSecurity updates stop. The server keeps running, but you should plan a migration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I run it as a VM?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Essentials can run on one physical server or as a single VM.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat if we grow past 25 users?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMove to \u003ca href=\"\/he\/products\/windows-server-2019-standard\"\u003eWindows Server Standard\u003c\/a\u003e with CALs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder your \u003cstrong\u003eWindows Server 2016 Essentials key\u003c\/strong\u003e today and set up your small-business server.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Microsoft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45701718048903,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/9943\/7191\/files\/server-2016-essential_2e1417f5-a79b-45a6-9888-eceb276cd2f2.png?v=1787938968","url":"https:\/\/microsoftsoftwareswap.com\/he\/products\/windows-server-essentials-2016","provider":"MicrosoftSoftware Swap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}