Windows Server 2016 is available in many different variants, but before choosing the appropriate version for your specific workloads and needs, you must be sure that your current or future hardware will be able to support it.

The following system requirements are minimum hardware requirements that are common to all Windows Server 2016 installation options and editions. The actual minimum hardware requirements are estimated and may vary depending on the planned roles and features. Obviously, for production environments and optimum server performance, you should plan to install Windows Server 2016 on hardware that exceeds these requirements.