What is Windows Server 2016 Standard?
Windows Server 2016 Standard is a version of the Windows Server operating system developed by Microsoft. It was released as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems and was introduced as the successor to Windows Server 2012 R2. Windows Server 2016 Standard was officially launched in September 2016.
Windows Server operating systems are designed to provide a robust and reliable platform for hosting various types of server-based applications, services, and resources within an enterprise environment. Windows Server 2016 Standard, specifically, was aimed at small to medium-sized businesses as well as larger organizations with moderate virtualization needs.
How to download, install and activate Windows Server 2016 Standard
Please follow these steps to download, install and activate Windows Server 2016 Standard successfully:
1. Download your Windows Server version from Microsoft’s website:
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=2195174&clcid=0x409&culture=en-us&country=US 
2. Choose “Windows Server 2016” and download the image file
3. Copy the required files to a DVD or an USB flash drive and perform the installation
4. To activate Windows Server, run the CMD as admin and perform the following command:
Dism /online /Set-Edition:ServerStandard /AcceptEula /ProductKey:XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX- XXXXX-XXXXX
(Instead of the X, please enter the product key)
