How to install and activate Windows Server 2016

01/07/2022

Isola Is

Introduction

Windows Server 2016 is the eighth release of the Windows Server server operating system developed by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems. It was developed concurrently with Windows 10 and is the successor to Windows Server 2012 R2.

AIn this guide, we will explain how to install and activate Windows Server 2016.

Requirements
Steps to follow

Requirements
- Processor - 1.4 GHz 64-bit processort
- RAM - 512 MB Disk Space - 32 GB
- Network - Gigabit (10/100/1000baseT) Ethernet adapter
- Installation media
Steps to follow
- Install Windows Server 2016
  
  After booting with the installation media. Let’s start with the installation
  1. Select the language, Time and keyboard layout then click Next ".
  2. Click on Install Now
  3. Now Select the edition you want to install then click Next.
  4. Read the applicable notices and license terms, accept them then click Next
  5. Choose "Custom" to install Windows Server 2016
    Please note that you are dealing with a clean installation. You need to backup all your files before you start the installation.
    The “Upgrade” option will upgrade your operating system without any modifications to your settings, files, or programs.
  6. Choose the partition where you want to install Windows Server 2016 then click on Next
    If you want to make a new fresh installation, you can format the partition then click on Next. You can also delete all the partitions available and create a new one(s).
  7. Wait for the installation. It may take a few minutes.
    The system will reboot automatically after the installation.
  8. Configure your account to finish the installation of your Windows Server 2016.
- Activate Windows Server 2016
  
  To activate your Windows Server 2016, let’s follow the steps below:
  1. Right-click your start menu then select Settings
  2. Click on update and security then click on Activation
  3. Click on change my product key then enter your “25 characters license key”
    Click on Next to activate your Windows Server 2016
  4. Your Windows Server 2016 is activated now