See ESXi Requirements and VMware Compatibility Guide at. Make sure that the system hardware complies with ESXi requirements.See Overview of the ESXi Host Upgrade Process.
Make sure that the current ESXi version is supported for the upgrade.Read the VMware vSphere Release Notes for known installation issues.Read Overview of the ESXi Host Upgrade Process to understand the upgrade scenarios that are supported, and the options and tools that are available to perform the upgrade.See the VMware Product Interoperability Matrix at. If your vSphere system includes VMware solutions or plug-ins, make sure they are compatible with the vCenter Server version that you are upgrading to. Make sure that you understand the ESXi upgrade process, the effect of that process on your existing deployment, and the preparation required for the upgrade.Also, check out our technical documentation to learn how to upgrade or migrate your other existing servers to Windows Server 2016.For a successful upgrade of your ESXi hosts, understand and prepare for the changes that are involved.įor a successful ESXi upgrade, follow these best practices:
When you complete your evaluation, you can convert your evaluation versions to retail.
Server with Desktop Experience: This is the complete installation and includes a full graphical user interface (GUI) for customers who prefer this option.īefore you begin your evaluation, be sure to check out What’s new in Windows Server 2016. It is used for “headless” deployments which are managed remotely via PowerShell or other server management tools. It’s a smaller installation that includes the core components of Windows Server and supports all server roles but does not include a local GUI. Server Core: This is the recommended installation option. The Datacenter edition is the most complete edition and includes the new datacenter-specific features (Shielded Virtual Machines, Storage Spaces Direct, Storage Replica, and Software-Defined Networking) in addition to unlimited server virtualization. This ISO evaluation is for the Datacenter and Standard editions. Azure provides a great way to test Windows Server 2016 with pre-built images.Ĭhoose an edition and an installation option:Ĭustomers who download the full ISO will need to choose an edition and an installation option. In addition to downloading the ISO, run Windows Server on Azure. Windows Server 2016 is the cloud-ready operating system that delivers new layers of security and Azure-inspired innovation for the applications and infrastructure that power your business.
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