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Installing Windows Server for SharePoint

I want to install Microsoft SharePoint 2016 on my computer. To do this, first I need to install Windows Server. And I have 2 questions about doing it in the best way:

1.Which version should I choose - Windows Server 2012 (R2) or 2016?

2.Should I install it directly on computer as a second system OR install it on virtual machine (VirtualBox)

Solution

    1. Windows Server 2016. In general the latest Operating System has better security and Microsoft support sunsets at a later date.

    2. Either is fine. Just keep in mind, if you install on a virtual machine, make sure you do not use dynamic memory. SharePoints distributed cache has problems with vms using dynamic memory and Microsoft does not recommend.