Windows Server 2016 and Microsoft server applications compatibility

This table lists Microsoft server applications that support installation and functionality on Window Server 2016. This information is for quick reference and is not intended to replace the individual product specifications, requirements, announcements, or general communications of each individual server application. Refer to official documentation for each product to fully understand compatibility and options.

Tip

If you are a software vendor partner looking for more information on Windows Server compatibility with non-Microsoft applications, visit the Commercial App Certification portal.

Product Released Product Web Link
BizTalk Server 2016 Yes Microsoft BizTalk Server
Configuration Manager (version 1606) Yes What's new in version 1606 of Configuration Manager
Exchange Server 2016 Yes Updates for Exchange 2016
Host Integration Server 2016 Yes What's New in HIS 2016
Office Online Server Yes Plan Office Online Server
Project Server 2016 Yes Software requirements for Project Server 2016
Project Server 2019 Yes Software requirements for Project Server 2019
SharePoint Server 2016 Yes Hardware and software requirements for SharePoint Server 2016
SharePoint Server 2019 Yes Hardware and software requirements for SharePoint Server 2019
Skype for Business Server 2015 Yes How to install Skype for Business Server 2015 on Windows Server 2016
SQL Server 2012 Yes Hardware and Software Requirements for Installing SQL Server 2012
SQL Server 2014 Yes Hardware and Software Requirements for Installing SQL Server 2014
SQL Server 2016 Yes SQL Server 2016
System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2016 Yes What's New in System Center
System Center Operations Manager 2016 Yes What's New in System Center
System Center Data Protection Manager 2016 Yes What's New in System Center
Visual Studio Team Foundation Server 2017 Yes Team Foundation Server 2017