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Windows Server 2016 delivers new ways to deploy and run your applications, whether on-premises or
in Azure, using new capabilities such as Windows containers and the lightweight Nano Server
deployment option.

 Containers in Windows Server 2016 offer the agility and density required for modern cloud
applications. Windows Server containers brings containers to the Windows ecosystem and
Hyper-V containers with its additional layer of isolation for sensitive applications with no
additional coding required.

 Use the lightweight Nano Server deployment option for the agility and flexibility today’s
application developers need. It’s the perfect option for running applications from containers or
micro services.

 Run traditional first-party applications such as SQL Server 2016 with best-in-class performance,
security and availability.

 Save money by bringing the Windows Server licenses you own to Azure, and pay the lower base
compute rate with the Azure Hybrid Use Benefit. (SA required.)

 Service Branching
With Nano Server, you get more active updates to the operating system, which will enable new
features during its lifecycle and give developers the tools to consistently adopt the latest Agile
and/or secure technologies that Microsoft deploys.

Throughout this book we will examine each of these elements closely and provide further information
about each category and feature mentioned.

Source of Information : Microsoft Introduction Windows Server 2016