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Microsoft offers desktop and server versions of Windows.
At first glance Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 look similar, but each has different uses.
Windows 10 excels at everyday use, while Windows Server manages many computers, files, and services.
They can have the same desktop, same start button, and even the same task view button.
They use the same kernel and can feasibly execute the same software.
you’re free to, for instance, install Google Chrome or Microsoft Office on both.
But the similarities stop there.
Windows Server Supports Higher-End Hardware
Windows Server also supports more powerful hardware.
You won’t findCortana, the Microsoft Store,Edge, orTimeline.
Windows Server’s extra security makes its presence known at nearly any website visited through Internet Explorer.
Instead, you’ll need to either sign in with a local account or adomain account.
Additionally, Windows 10 has other features likeYour Phone,Progressive Web Apps, and theWindowsSubsystem for Linux.
Some of these features rely on the Microsoft Store, which Windows Server does not have access to.
Most purchasers use a Volume License route instead.
Windows Server is made primarily for businesses, so it is priced accordingly.
If you’re considering a Windows OS for your personal computer, your best choice is Windows 10.
