{"product_id":"buy-windows-server-2016-datacenter-license-key-global","title":"Buy Windows Server 2016 Datacenter License Key – Global","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindows Server 2016 Datacenter\u003c\/strong\u003e is Microsoft's most powerful server edition, purpose-built for highly virtualized private cloud and software-defined datacenter environments. It provides unlimited Windows Server virtual machine (VM) rights per licensed physical host — making it the cost-effective choice for organizations running dense VM workloads, or those building out hybrid cloud infrastructure with Azure integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is a genuine perpetual licence key delivered to your inbox within minutes of purchase, from a \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/appsource.microsoft.com\/en-us\/marketplace\/partner-dir\/8697852a-ce91-4afb-83b8-5632669c4cd4\/overview\"\u003everified Microsoft Certified Partner\u003c\/a\u003e. Activation is completed online.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDatacenter vs Standard — Which Edition Do You Need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe single most important question for any Server 2016 buyer. Both editions share the same core features; the difference is entirely in virtualisation rights and a small set of Datacenter-exclusive capabilities:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\r\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003cth class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003cth class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\"\u003eStandard 2016\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003cth class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\"\u003eDatacenter 2016\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eCore-based licensing\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWindows Server VM rights (per licensed host)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2 VMs\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eUnlimited VMs\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eHyper-V\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eStorage Spaces Direct (S2D)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e❌\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eStorage Replica\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e❌\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eShielded Virtual Machines\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e❌\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSoftware-Defined Networking (SDN)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e❌\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNetwork Controller role\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e❌\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eHost Guardian Service\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e❌\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNano Server\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eContainers (Windows \u0026amp; Hyper-V)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eActive Directory \u0026amp; DNS\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRemote Desktop Services\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e✅ (with CALs)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e✅ (with CALs)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Datacenter if\u003c\/strong\u003e you run more than 2 Windows Server VMs per physical host, need Storage Spaces Direct for hyper-converged infrastructure, require Shielded VMs for tenant isolation, or are building a software-defined datacenter with SDN and Network Controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Standard if\u003c\/strong\u003e you run 1–2 VMs per host and do not need the advanced software-defined storage and networking features above. See \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/wincdkey.com\/product\/windows-server-essentials-2016\/\"\u003eWindows Server 2016 Essentials\u003c\/a\u003e for smaller environments under 25 users.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features of Windows Server 2016 Datacenter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnlimited VM Rights\u003c\/strong\u003e — License the physical host once and run as many Windows Server VMs as your hardware supports, at no additional per-VM licence cost — the defining advantage of Datacenter over Standard\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Spaces Direct (S2D)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Build highly available, scalable software-defined storage using local drives across clustered nodes, eliminating the need for a shared storage SAN\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Replica\u003c\/strong\u003e — Synchronous and asynchronous block-level storage replication between servers or clusters for disaster recovery, with zero data loss in synchronous mode\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShielded Virtual Machines\u003c\/strong\u003e — Encrypt VMs using BitLocker and bind them to a Host Guardian Service to protect workloads from compromised hypervisor administrators — essential for multi-tenant and hosted environments\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware-Defined Networking (SDN)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Deploy and manage network infrastructure programmatically with Network Controller, Software Load Balancer, and RAS Gateway for full cloud-like network flexibility on-premises\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWindows Server Containers \u0026amp; Hyper-V Containers\u003c\/strong\u003e — Package and deploy applications in lightweight Windows Server containers, or with greater isolation using Hyper-V containers, without modifying existing code\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNano Server\u003c\/strong\u003e — A remotely managed, minimal-footprint server installation option with a 92% smaller disk footprint than the full GUI install — ideal for cloud-native microservices and container host deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResilient File System (ReFS)\u003c\/strong\u003e — A modern file system designed for maximum resiliency and availability with built-in error detection and correction, optimized for virtual machine workloads\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive Directory \u0026amp; Federation Services\u003c\/strong\u003e — Full AD DS, AD FS, and AD CS roles for identity, authentication, and certificate management across the enterprise\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJust Enough Administration (JEA)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Role-based administrative access using PowerShell, limiting administrator privileges to only what is needed for specific tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCredential Guard \u0026amp; Remote Credential Guard\u003c\/strong\u003e — Virtualisation-based security that isolates credentials in a protected container, preventing Pass-the-Hash and Pass-the-Ticket attacks\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAzure Hybrid Benefit Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e — Use existing on-premises Server 2016 Datacenter licences with Software Assurance to run Windows Server VMs in Azure at the base compute rate\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLicensing Model — What You Need to Know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWindows Server 2016 uses \u003cstrong\u003ecore-based licensing\u003c\/strong\u003e. Key points for IT buyers:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThe physical server must be licensed for all its physical cores, with a minimum of 16 core licences per server and 8 core licences per processor\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eEach user or device accessing the server requires a \u003cstrong\u003eWindows Server CAL\u003c\/strong\u003e (Client Access Licence), or a \u003cstrong\u003eWindows Server + RDS CAL\u003c\/strong\u003e if Remote Desktop Services are used\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA single Windows Server CAL covers access to any version of Windows Server from the same version or earlier\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThe Datacenter licence covers the host OS and \u003cstrong\u003eunlimited\u003c\/strong\u003e Windows Server guest VMs on that licensed host\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport Lifecycle — Important for Planning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\r\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003cth class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\"\u003ePhase\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003cth class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\"\u003eDate\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMainstream Support ended\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eJanuary 11, 2022\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eExtended Security Support ends\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eJanuary 12, 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWindows Server 2016 remains in extended security support until January 2027, meaning it continues to receive critical security patches. If you need a longer support runway from purchase, consider upgrading to a newer version:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/wincdkey.com\/product\/windows-server-2019-standard\/\"\u003eWindows Server 2019 Standard\u003c\/a\u003e — Extended support until January 2029\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/wincdkey.com\/product\/windows-server-2019-datacenter\/\"\u003eWindows Server 2019 Datacenter\u003c\/a\u003e — Unlimited VMs, extended support to 2029\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/wincdkey.com\/product\/windows-server-2022-standard\/\"\u003eWindows Server 2022 Standard\u003c\/a\u003e — Extended support until October 2031\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/wincdkey.com\/product\/windows-server-datacenter-2022\/\"\u003eWindows Server 2022 Datacenter\u003c\/a\u003e — Maximum virtualisation rights and longest current support window\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/wincdkey.com\/product\/buy-windows-server-2025-standard-keys\/\"\u003eWindows Server 2025 Standard\u003c\/a\u003e — The latest generation with Azure Arc integration and extended security features\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/wincdkey.com\/product\/buy-windows-server-2025-datacenter-keys\/\"\u003eWindows Server 2025 Datacenter\u003c\/a\u003e — Full Datacenter capabilities on the newest platform\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBrowse the complete \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/wincdkey.com\/product-category\/microsoft-server\/\"\u003eMicrosoft Server catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e at WinCDKey.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\r\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003cth class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\"\u003eRequirement\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003cth class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\"\u003eMinimum\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e1.4 GHz 64-bit processor\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRAM\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e512 MB (2 GB for Server with Desktop Experience)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e32 GB\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNetwork\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eGigabit Ethernet (10\/100\/1000 Mbps) 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