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The evaluation version of the Datacenter edition isn't just a trial; it's an unlocked preview of high-end virtualization capabilities that were once reserved for massive cloud providers. Key exclusives include:

: Features like Storage Spaces Direct and Storage Replica allow admins to build highly available, scalable storage systems using local drives, reducing the need for expensive SAN hardware. 3. Exploring the "Cloud-First" Features Windows_Server_2016_Datacenter_EVAL_en-us_14393...

: A breakthrough for security, using the Host Guardian Service to protect virtual machines from compromised fabrics—effectively keeping data safe even if the physical host is breached. The evaluation version of the Datacenter edition isn't