Windows server 2016

Model: Windows Server 2016 Standard

Edition: Standard

Release Channel: Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC)

Release Date: October 15, 2016

Architecture: 64-bit (x64)

Latest Stable Build:
Windows Server 2016 LTSC with latest cumulative security and quality updates applied.

Minimum Requirements:

1.4 GHz x64 Processor

512 MB RAM (Server Core)

2 GB RAM (Desktop Experience)

32 GB Storage

Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

Supported Features:

Remote Desktop Services (RDP)

Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)

IIS Web Server

DNS & DHCP Services

File and Storage Services

Hyper-V Virtualization

Windows Containers

Failover Clustering

Windows PowerShell

Windows Admin Center Support

Remote Access:

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)

PowerShell Remoting

Update Model:

Monthly Security Updates

Quality Updates

LTSC Servicing Model

End of Mainstream Support:
January 11, 2022

End of Extended Support:
January 12, 2027

End of Life Date:
January 12, 2027

Auto-Update Expiration Date:
Updates continue until the end of extended support.

Recommended VPS Resources:

Basic: 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 60 GB SSD

Standard: 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 120 GB SSD

Professional: 8 vCPU, 16 GB RAM, 240 GB SSD

Ideal Use Cases:

Remote Desktop (RDP)

Legacy Business Applications

ASP.NET Hosting

SQL Server Deployments

Active Directory Domain Controller

File and Print Services

Development and Testing Environments

Enterprise Infrastructure Services