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Watch out, VMware. There’s a new virtualization behemoth rampaging through the IT space. Microsoft Windows Server 2016 may be a little late to the party, but it now challenges — or maybe even exceeds — the capabilities of some of its chief virtualization rivals. We explore some of the niftiest features of Microsoft Windows Server 2016 as it tackles virtualization.

The journey to Microsoft Windows Server 2016 has been long and winding. From file server, to datacenter, to the cloud, the story of how we arrived to the giant that is Server 2016 is fascinating. We take a quick look back at it and ponder Server’s future.

Since Microsoft launched Windows Server 2016 last year, Nano Server has captured the imagination (and maybe even the undying love) of many a SysAdmin. From its smaller installation footprint to fewer updates and reboots, we explore three reasons to love Microsoft’s Nano Server.

To celebrate the release of Garth Schulte’s Windows Server 2016 (Exam 70-740) course, we spent this week covering how Windows Server has evolved, how to build a career around Server 2016, and put together an infographic to help sysadmins lay out a career path for success.

This week, we explored all the reasons SysAdmins should love Microsoft Windows Server 2016, including its growth into a virtualization beast, its embrace of Linux and open source, the infatuation-inducing details of Nano Server, and even some certification considerations for your continuing education.

There are a lot of different directions you can take your career with Windows Server 2016. And while it’s always good to have options, sometimes sorting them out can be daunting. So, here are four ways you can start working toward that Server-based career you want.