Microsoft has released Exchange Server 2016 for download. The RTM (first) build of Exchange Server 2016 was released in October 2015. Most of the new features in Exchange Server 2016 were birthed in the cloud and then refined in a feedback loop that includes millions of mailboxes deployed worldwide. Exchange 2016 combines the mailbox and Client Access Server (CAS) roles, which should allow for simpler designs and architecture.
Exchange 2016 licensing
Exchange Server 2016 is available in two editions it will working only on the x64 platform
- Exchange 2016 Standard
- Exchange 2016 Enterprise
System Requirements
- CPU: Minimum of 2 CPUs with 2 cores each; Intel and AMD are supported.
- Memory: For Mailbox role, 8GB memory minimum; Recommend 16GB or higher.
- Page file: Amount of RAM + 10MB, not to exceed 32778MB (32GB) for initial and maximum size. System (OS)
- Partition: Must be NTFS
Associated Server Roles
Exchange Server 2016 has just two server roles:
- Mailbox server role
- Edge Transport server role
Exchange Server 2016 Architecture Poster
New Features of Microsoft Exchange 2016
- Simplified architecture
- Easier collaboration on SharePoint and OneDrive
- Self-healing, Faster failover and failure isolation
- Improved search experience and connectivity
- New cloud-focused architecture that supports mobility
- Outlook on the web and Outlook app feature enhancement
Exchange 2016 End of Support
| Products Released | Lifecycle Start Date | Extended Support End Date |
| Exchange Server 2016 Enterprise Edition | 10/1/2015 | 10/14/2025 |
| Exchange Server 2016 Standard Edition | 10/1/2015 | 10/14/2025 |