First, ServerPronto is one of the first major server hosts to offer this server version. Consequently, offering both Standard and Datacenter editions on our full range of customizable dedicated servers. Also, despite Microsoft Windows changing the pricing model, the cost will be the same as 2008 and 2012. And, with prices starting at just $35/mo, there are no major cons to choose a service.

Leading Power, Reliability, and Security

First, ServerPronto’s award-winning dedicated servers already represent an unrivaled value.  Such as reliability, performance, security, and affordability. Besides, when you combine with Windows Server 2016 ’s and the rest,  you will receive one of the best hosting services.

How Does It Compare to Previous Versions?

So, this comparison will help you identify the features, security, and performance differences between 2016, 2012, and 2008. For example:

Performance and scalability Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Standard and Datacenter Windows Server 2016 Standard and Datacenter
Physical (host) memory support Up to 4 TB per physical server Up to 24 TB per physical server (6x)
Physical (host) logical processor support Up to 320 LPs Up to 512 LPs
Virtual machine memory support Up to 1 TB per virtual machine Up to 12 TB per virtual machine (12x)
Virtual machine virtual processor support Up to 64 VPs per virtual machine Up to 240 VPs per virtual machine (3.75x)

 

Cloud Ready Features Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows Server 2016
Windows Server containers Not supported Not supported Fully supported
Hyper-V containers Not supported Not supported Fully supported

Windows PowerShell Desired State Configuration

Fully supported Fully supported Fully supported

Windows PowerShell 5.1

Fully supported Fully supported Fully supported
Security Features Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows Server 2016
Shielded Virtual Machines Not supported Not supported Fully supported
Just Enough Administration Fully supported Fully supported Fully supported
Just-in-Time Administration Limited support Fully supported Fully supported
Credential Guard Not supported Not supported Fully supported
Remote Credential Guard Not supported Not supported Fully supported
Device Guard Not supported Not supported Fully supported
AppLocker Limited support Fully supported Fully supported
Windows Defender Limited support Limited support Fully supported
Control Flow Guard Not supported Not supported Fully supported
Enhanced threat detection Not supported Limited support Fully supported
Networking, Computing, and Storage Features Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows Server 2016
Cluster OS Rolling Upgrade Not supported Not supported Fully supported
Linux and FreeBSD workloads Limited support Limited support Fully supported
Hot add and remove for disk, memory, and network Not supported Limited support Fully supported
Network Controller Not supported Not supported Fully supported
Microsegmentation Not supported Not supported Fully supported
Software Load Balancer Not supported Limited support Fully supported
Storage Spaces Direct Not supported Not supported Fully supported
Storage Quality of Service Not supported Limited support Fully supported
Data deduplication Not supported Limited support Fully supported
Storage Replica Not supported Not supported Fully supported
Storage health monitoring Not supported Not supported Fully supported
RDS RemoteFX vGPU Not supported Limited support Fully supported
Server management tools Limited support Limited support Fully supported
Nano Server installation option Not supported Not supported Fully supported
VM Load Balancing Not supported Limited support Fully supported

Not supported Not supported    Limited support Limited support    Fully supported Fully supported

 

To illustrate you, go check out our blog post,“Everything You Need to Know About Windows Server 2016”. So, if you’re ready to get started, just add it to any of our customizable dedicated servers.

ServerPronto offers the best affordable and secure hosting service in all dedicated server packages.

Author

Anthony is a tech fiend. As a child, he dreamed of seamless integrations between hard drives and brains as a method of enhancing the human brain. As an adult, he enjoys more rational ventures into tech such as experimenting with and writing about the latest technologies and softwares.

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