What exactly is Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Device Cal?
Usually Microsoft Windows Server is used to set up, create and administer servers. It is an operating system that was created and designed specifically for these requirements and applications, and also includes certain tools that make managing servers much easier. Microsoft Windows Server can be used not only for commercial purposes in larger companies, but also for private servers at home, for example if a user wants to host his own website or store backups on a server.With the "Device Cal" version of Microsoft Windows Server, the software is connected to a device. This means that it can be installed on a device - then any number of users can log on to this device, the operating system is then not bound to the user but only to the device (by means of the MAC address). The handling is different with the "User Cal": Here, the operating system is bound to a user who can log on to different computers and use Microsoft Windows Server.
What are the new features in Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Device Cal compared to the previous release?
In the 2016 version of Microsoft Windows Server, the operating system has been equipped with various tools that make setting up and connecting a Linux server much easier (e.g. Open-SSH or curl). These tools do not have to be installed additionally, but are already part of the distribution. It is also possible to create a cloud server to give employees and users of the server the possibility to backup data in a cloud without having to connect directly to the server first. Some known bugs have also been fixed, so that the system as a whole can work more stable, efficient and secure.What should be considered when installing Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Device Cal?
In most cases, the system is installed from a CD or directly from the network. However, it can also be done from a USB stick. In all cases the medium from which the operating system is installed must be bootable. It may also be necessary to change the BIOS settings in order to boot from the corresponding medium.
A wizard will guide the user through the installation, where various settings can be made. For Microsoft Windows Server 2016 to work properly, the computer should meet a few requirements. Among other things, the processor should have a clock speed of at least 1.4 GHz, with about 512 MB of RAM and about 32 GB of hard disk space available. With a higher processor clock speed, a larger RAM or an SSD, the performance of the system can be significantly increased. In addition, the hardware should also have an Ethernet connection or a WLAN connection in order to be able to connect to the Internet or Intranet.
