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Prerequisites
- Review Windows Server 2016 Essentials release notes and system requirements.
- Register, then download and install. Windows Server 2016 Essentials evaluation editions expire in 180 days.
- Receive email with resources to guide you through your evaluation.
Installation Guidelines
- Windows Server 2016 Essentials will need to be re-installed when moving from prior versions to production bits.
- Product key: NCPR7-K6YH2-BRXYM-QMPPQ-3PF6X
Things to Know
- More than 25 users or 50 devices?
- Did you know that you can run Windows Server 2016 Essentials within Windows Server 2016 Datacenter?
Try the Windows Server 2016 Datacenter evaluation
Resources
Product Resources | Windows Server Essentials technical documentation
Community | Microsoft Tech Community: Windows Server
Getting Started Guides | Before You Install Windows Server Essentials
Product Resources | New and enhanced features in Windows Server 2016 Essentials