Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Administrators need to know the best ways to manage and optimize the Windows Server 2016 server operating system. Learn about new features, such as Nano Server -- a lightweight server OS deployment -- and Hyper-V containers driven by the Docker Engine. You'll also find tips about the server operating system's software-defined storage and enhanced security capabilities.

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March 08, 2018 08 Mar'18
IT shops find their reasons to upgrade to Windows Server 2016

Selected technical features and technical support twilight inspires more Windows Server 2008 and 2012 IT shops to upgrade to Windows Server 2016.
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Windows Server 2016 preview 2 hits without containers

Microsoft has re-factored Windows Server around containers, but IT pros must wait a little longer before they can actually test them out.

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Should in-house staff or consultants handle Windows Server 2016 upgrades?

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