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Server 2016 AD + RDS server licencing/structure

Hi,

We have a client with a brand new server with 2 x Xeon E5-2620 v4 CPUs, 32gb ram, etc.

We are deploying Server 2016 (still stuck between standard & datacenter). Having AD + RDS on one server is not ideal, so we would like to split it, without purchasing a second physical server.

What's the best way to go about this:
1. Install Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2016 and have two separate VM's running?
2. Install Server 2016 standard/datacenter with the AD role + file sharing, and mount a vm in hyper-v with the RDS role?
3. Any other ideas?

And with regards to licencing, do I have to buy a separate server 2016 for each install?

Thanks!

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Rob Williams

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leo135

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Thanks guys! Its as I though, but I just wanted to check first. I've now installed the Hyper-V core edition, and ready to start the next stage...

Lee - can I ask the following:
1. Whats the issue with the CPU we have, especially as we have two of them? What would you recommend instead? This server will host around 10-15 concurrent sessions and mainly for Microsoft office etc. Specs for the CPU: goo.gl/4QD2rD
2. In general, is there an RDS performance difference when hosted in a VM rather than installed on the bare metal?

Thanks again,
Leo

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leo135

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Thanks Rob. Do you know how much of an impact the full GUI version has on performance?
We're talking approx 10-15 users.

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