If you have already purchased a license, the ISO is available through the (which has replaced the retired Volume Licensing Service Center). Step 1: Log in to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center .
1 GB minimum, though 4 GB+ is recommended for production. Storage: At least 6 GB of available hard drive space. Software: Requires .NET Framework 4.6 or later. Comparison of 2016 Editions Standard Edition Enterprise Edition Max Compute Limited to 4 sockets / 24 cores Operating System Maximum Max Memory Operating System Maximum Data Compression Yes (since SP1) Always Encrypted In-Memory OLTP Yes (limited to 32GB) Yes (unlimited) [Source: Microsoft ]
and any other management or analytics tools your environment requires. ⚠️ Important Considerations Service Packs (SP):
Because Microsoft frequently updates its portals, the exact route you take depends on your licensing type and whether you need it for evaluation or production. 📥 Official Download Methods Visual Studio Subscriptions (Formerly MSDN):