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Installation option 
LTSB servicing 
model 
CBB servicing 
model 
Server with Desktop Experience 
Yes 
No 
Server Core 
Yes 
No 
Nano Server 
No 
Yes 
The goal is to provide feature updates approximately two or three times per year for Nano Server. 
The model will be similar to the Windows client servicing model, but we expect it to have some 
differences. Although we share the same goal of delivering new and valuable technology to our 
customers rapidly, we understand that a server operating environment has unique requirements. 
For example, even though it will be necessary to stay current with new versions as they come out, the 
new versions will not auto-update a server. Instead, the administrator will perform a manual 
installation when he chooses. Because Nano Server will be updated on a more frequent basis, 
customers can be no more than two Nano Server CBB releases behind. Only two CBB releases will be 
serviced at any given time; therefore, when the third Nano Server release comes out you will need to 
move off of release 1 because it will no longer be serviced. When release 4 comes out, you will need 
to move off of release 2, and so on. 
Containers 
By John McCabe 
This section introduces a new technology to Windows Server 2016 called containers. Containers come 
in two types: 

Windows Server Containers 

Hyper-V Containers 
In this section, we explain what a container is and why is it important. 
What is a container? 
A container in its simplest form is exactly that—a container. It is an isolated environment in which you 
can run an application without fear of changes due to applications or configuration. Containers share 
key components (kernel, system drivers, and so on) that can reduce startup time and provide greater 
density than you can achieve with a VM. Figure 3-6 shows an abstract of a container. 

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CHAPTER 3 | Application platform