Windows Server 2016 is a server operating system developed by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems, developed concurrently with Windows 10. The first early preview version (Technical Preview) became available on October 1, 2014 together with the first technical preview of System Center. Windows Server 2016 was released on September 26, 2016 at Microsoft's Ignite conference and became generally available on October 12, 2016. It has two successors: Windows Server 2019, and the Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel, which excludes the graphical user interface and many older components.
Windows Server 2016
Questions and Answers
Q: What is Windows Server 2016?
A: Windows Server 2016 is a server operating system developed by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems.
Q: When did the first early preview version of Windows Server 2016 become available?
A: The first early preview version (Technical Preview) of Windows Server 2016 became available on October 1, 2014.
Q: When was Windows Server 2016 released?
A: Windows Server 2016 was released on September 26, 2016 at Microsoft's Ignite conference.
Q: When did Windows Server 2016 become generally available?
A: Windows Server 2016 became generally available on October 12, 2016.
Q: What are the successors of Windows Server 2016?
A: The successors of Windows Server 2016 are Windows Server 2019, and the Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel.
Q: What does the Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel exclude?
A: The Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel excludes the graphical user interface and many older components.
Q: Was Windows Server 2016 developed concurrently with Windows 10?
A: Yes, Windows Server 2016 was developed concurrently with Windows 10.