Question 1

Can I install either Desktopn (GUI) or Core (Powershell) versions of OS with the provided media?

Accepted Answer

Booting from the Windows 2016 Standard DVD you get the option to install either the GUI or the Powershell version of the OS.

Question 2

Do I have to wait for physical media or do i get key via email download ?

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Does this include install media?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  The packaging was a card stock sleeve with a CD-ROM inside along with the serial #

Question 4

how many users? Do I need to buy a "5 User Cal"??

Accepted Answer

The Windows Server 2016 Standard - 16 Core (P73-07113) does not contain any user or device CALs.  You will need to purchase a CAL for each user, either individually or in a 5 pack.

Question 5

Which version of server will work with a dual processor with 16 cores each, I am currently running 2012 standard 64 ?

Accepted Answer

It is license for 16 cores in total. You have dual processors, 16 cores per processor. So, you would need buy TWO windows server 2016 license for 32 cores in total.

Question 6

Can this be used to upgrade from Server Standard 2008?

Accepted Answer

Hello there, Thank you for contacting us in regards to your question. Unfortunately that is not a question we can answer, but you can contact the manufacturer directly for possible assistance. Their contact information can be found under the 'Warranty & Returns' tab and will be listed below. Website: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ Support Phone: 1-800-642-7676 Support Website: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us Thank you, Newegg Support

Question 7

Will this software activate 2 VM's on a esxi server?

Accepted Answer

Windows Server Standard 2016 will activate one hypervisor and two virtual machines.

Question 8

please if i buy Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Standard - 16 Core – OEM (P73-07113) can i connect about 25 workstations to it?

Accepted Answer

As long as you purchase robust enough hardware and a CAL for each client I don't see an issue with that for basic file sharing. If your running other apps then you should look into it with the other vendors support. This is a very simplistic answer for what could be very complex based on what your looking to do.

Question 9

This says 16 core. Does that mean you can install it on 2 quad core PC's/servers and have the license still be valid?

Accepted Answer

No. One server or desktop with up to 16 cores.

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