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DATA CENTER MONTHLY SPOTLIGHT WINDOWS SERVER 2016

Lenovo, No. 1 in worldwide PC share and No. 3 in server, delivers competitive pricing and innovative performance alongside numerous industry top rankings and awards. With the launch of Windows Server 2016, Lenovo offers incredible capability, innovation, value, and scalability for server customers.

• Cost-Effective: Apply Lenovo’s pricing programs to achieve maximum cost savings.

• Increase Convenience: Custom image tested and supported by Lenovo.

• Higher Revenue: Capture more DCG revenue by adding Windows Server and Client Access Licenses (CALs).

Lenovo ROKAdvantage Lenovo OEM ROK Un-branded COEM Microsoft “Open”

Volume License

Price Often Best Price* Varies, but typically 3 to 5% more*

Varies, but typically 20 to 30% more

Free Setup Support Yes No No

Downgrade Media Yes No Yes, from Microsoft

Portable License Yes, with SA or reassignment rights options Yes

Software Assurance Yes, within 90 days of purchase Yes, with license purchase

*Pricing varies by market and channel partner, Lenovo makes no guarantees to pricing estimates shown.

Why Buy Windows Server 2016 Through Lenovo?

Windows Server 2016: Cloud Capability and Application PortabilityThe new Server 2016 from Windows is the perfect complement to all that Lenovo has to offer our data center customers. Focusing on greater reliability for today’s increasing data storage and processing challenges, Windows Server 2016 amplifies Lenovo’s dedication to cost-effectiveness, reliability, and high performance.

Why Windows Server 2016?In this cloud-first world, it’s imperative for businesses to get ahead of the competition. Windows Server 2016

provides the private and hybrid cloud capabilities your customers need to deliver rapidly on business requirements.

Safeguard Business: Microsoft technologies have built-in security to help safeguard data across devices and apps

onsite or in the cloud and help you recover from business disruptions.

Improve IT Efficiency and Productivity: To help deliver increased efficiency and maximize your IT investment,

Microsoft’s technology gives you the business tools of a much larger company, at the right price.

Be Ready for the Cloud: Whether you are moving to the cloud now or in the future, get the best of both worlds

today. Windows Server 2016 is designed for hybrid cloud IT environments.

DATA CENTER MONTHLY SPOTLIGHT WINDOWS SERVER 2016

Windows Server 2012

Windows Server 2012 R2

Windows Server 2016

Identity, Access, and Security

Active Directory Services ■ ■ ■

Dynamic Access Control ■ ■

Just Enough Admin/Just in Time ■

Windows Defender Built-in ■

Virtualization

Hyper-V Clustering ■ ■ ■

Hyper-V Replica ■ ■

Shielded Virtual Machines ■

Host Guardian Services (for Virtual Machines) ■

Windows Containers ■

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure ■ ■ ■

Storage

Shared VHDX ■ ■

Storage Quality of Service (QoS) ■ ■

Storage Spaces Direct and Storage Replica ■

Enhanced Clusters (Site-aware Clusters, Rolling OS Upgrades) ■

Management and Automation

Multi-Server Management ■ ■

Windows PowerShell Enhancements ■ ■

Windows Server 2016 Requires CALs—Increase Profit by

Attaching CALs to Every Order

User CALsChoose if people need roaming access to the corporate network from multiple devices.

Single user with unlimited devices

Device CALsChoose if multiple people share a single device, such as shift workers.

Single device with unlimited users

RDS CALsAdd Remote Desktop Services (RDS) CALs if users or devices need access via virtual desktops, remote applications, or session-based desktops. Sell these in addition to other CALs.

Required for remote desktop access

Client Access Licenses (CALs) are required withWindows Server 2016.Each user and/or device accessing

Windows Server 2016 Standard or

Data Center editions requires a CAL.

A Windows Server 2016 CAL gives a

user or device the right to access an

edition of Windows Server of the same

or earlier version. CALs from older

Windows Server versions will not work

with newer versions.

WINDOWS SERVER VERSION COMPARISONS

DATA CENTER MONTHLY SPOTLIGHT WINDOWS SERVER 2016

Lenovo Server ChooserUse this quick reference guide for selecting Lenovo Servers with Windows Server Reseller Option Kit (ROK) options. Customers can save time and money by purchasing Windows Server 2016 as a ROK at the time they buy Lenovo hardware.

WINDOWS SERVER 2016 EDITIONS SUMMARY Enterprise-class technology to drive any sized business

2016 Essentials Edition(Processor-based/no CAL requirement)

2016 Standard Edition(Core-based/CALs required)

2016 Data Center Edition (Core-based/CALs required)

2016 Storage Server Edition(Processor-based/no CAL requirement)

Small companies with basic IT needs purchasing a first server; likely a small or no dedicated IT department

SMBs that need advanced features, support for distributed office locations, and require a flexible way to virtualize their environment

Companies of all sizes that have demanding IT workloads, require advanced storage, virtualization and application deployment

For OEM NAS appliances

25 users / 50 devicesNo server CALs required

Unlimited, based on CALs Unlimited, based on CALs Workgroup/Standard

1 physical or VM1 2 VMs Unlimited VMs Procs 1/2

Must be root of domain 2 Hyper-V containers2 Unlimited Hyper-V containers RAM 32GB/12TB

1One physical or one virtual machine (VM) + Hyper-V

Unlimited Windows Server containers SMB Links 250/Unlimited

2Windows Server 2016 Standard Edition entitles up to 2 VMs or 2 Hyper-V containers

Storage features include:Storage Replica and Storage Spaces Direct

Max Users 50/Unlimited

New networking stackDisk Number 6/Unlimited

Shielded VMs and Host Guardian Services

1st Server, Small to Mid-Business Back Office

Distributed Office, Small Scale Virtualization

Database, Compute, Cloud, and Virtualization

Network Attached Storage Applications

Tower: TS150/TS46 Rack: RS160, x3250 M6

Tower: TD350 Rack: x3550 M5, x3650 M5

Tower: x3500M5 Rack: x3850 x6, x3950 x6

Tower: TD350 Rack: x3650 M5

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DATA CENTER MONTHLY SPOTLIGHT WINDOWS SERVER 2016

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Data Center Service Highlight: Enterprise Software SupportGet comprehensive 24/7 phone support for software from a single point of contact.Lenovo Enterprise Software Support for System X servers makes it easy to get comprehensive assistance for a wide range of server operating systems and Microsoft server applications. This service provides unlimited 24/7 single-source access for support on Microsoft, Red Hat, SUSE, and VMware applications and operating systems. Enterprise Software Support simplifies the customer service experience and helps eliminate the frustration of typical software support.

KEY CUSTOMER BENEFITS

• Helps troubleshoot the entire software server stack.

• Reduces risk and cost in supporting new technology/ applications.

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• Improves operational efficiency by having a single point of contact.

• Provides predictable support costs for budgetary planning.