The evaluation version of the Datacenter edition isn't just a trial; it's an unlocked preview of high-end virtualization capabilities that were once reserved for massive cloud providers. Key exclusives include:
: Unlike the Standard edition, Datacenter allows for an unlimited number of Operating System Environments (OSEs) or Hyper-V containers. Windows_Server_2016_Datacenter_EVAL_en-us_14393...
Build 14393 introduced several technologies that blurred the line between on-premises servers and the cloud: What's new in Windows Server 2016 | Microsoft Learn The evaluation version of the Datacenter edition isn't
: A breakthrough for security, using the Host Guardian Service to protect virtual machines from compromised fabrics—effectively keeping data safe even if the physical host is breached. Windows_Server_2016_Datacenter_EVAL_en-us_14393...