{"product_id":"windows-server-standard-2016","title":"Windows Server 2016 Standard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrosoft Windows Server 2016 Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e is the lowest-cost way to license a full Windows Server for labs, legacy applications and short-term projects. It includes rights to two virtual machines per fully licensed server. Buy a genuine \u003cstrong\u003eWindows Server 2016 Standard license key\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivered by email with activation support. Please read the support date below before buying for production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Server 2016 Standard Good For Today?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegacy applications\u003c\/strong\u003e that are certified only on Server 2016.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHomelabs and study\u003c\/strong\u003e for Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Group Policy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest environments\u003c\/strong\u003e that mirror existing 2016 production servers ahead of a migration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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=\"\/nl\/collections\/windows-server-2025\"\u003eWindows Server 2025\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Windows Server 2016 Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWindows and Hyper-V containers\u003c\/strong\u003e for packaging and isolating applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCredential Guard and Device Guard\u003c\/strong\u003e — virtualisation-based protection for credentials and code integrity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJust Enough Administration\u003c\/strong\u003e to limit admin rights through PowerShell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHyper-V improvements\u003c\/strong\u003e — hot-add memory and network adapters, and nested virtualisation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLicensing Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLicensing basis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer physical core, 16-core minimum per server\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVirtualisation rights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 VMs per fully licensed server\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCALs required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, per user or device\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLicence type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-time purchase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed unlimited VMs? See \u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/windows-server-2016-datacenter\"\u003eWindows Server 2016 Datacenter\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Install and Activate\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload the Windows Server 2016 ISO from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/evalcenter\/evaluate-windows-server-2016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMicrosoft Evaluation Center\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvert an evaluation install before activating: \u003ccode\u003eDISM \/Online \/Set-Edition:ServerStandard \/ProductKey:XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX \/AcceptEula\u003c\/code\u003e, then restart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn a full installation, run \u003ccode\u003eslmgr \/ipk\u003c\/code\u003e with your key, then \u003ccode\u003eslmgr \/ato\u003c\/code\u003e.\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\u003eScreenshots and more detail: \u003ca href=\"\/nl\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-download-install-and-activate-windows-server-2016-standard\"\u003eour Server 2016 Standard installation guide\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 Standard FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does Windows Server 2016 support end?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSecurity updates end on January 12, 2027. After that, the server keeps working but receives no security fixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShould I buy 2016 for a new production server?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe don't recommend it. Choose \u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/windows-server-2025-standard\"\u003eWindows Server 2025 Standard\u003c\/a\u003e for security updates until 2034.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I upgrade 2016 in place later?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Windows Server 2016 can be upgraded in place to 2019, 2022 or 2025, with a licence for the newer version.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many VMs can I run?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo per fully licensed server.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy doesn't my key activate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou're probably on an evaluation build. Convert it with DISM first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder your \u003cstrong\u003eWindows Server 2016 Standard key\u003c\/strong\u003e for your lab or legacy workload today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Microsoft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45701718081671,"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-standard_c96e2758-24c6-4e80-86ef-696678f4ada2.png?v=1787938970","url":"https:\/\/microsoftsoftwareswap.com\/nl\/products\/windows-server-standard-2016","provider":"MicrosoftSoftware Swap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}