As the IT Managers for CITLAB, you have been tasked with considering a server upgrade solution. Some instructors feel that Windows Server 2019 (released 2-Oct-2018) is too untested and it would be safer to maintain Windows Server 2016 through the end of the annual budget cycle (1-Dec-2020.) You must recommend either maintaining Windows Server 2016 or upgrading to Windows Server 2019 and justify your choice.

This paper will help prepare you to explain your budget items – money, people, and time. In this scenario, both options cost the same in terms of software licensing. The paper will compare and contrast Windows Server 2016 with Windows Server 2019 capabilities and limitations for our network (similar to a small-to-medium sized business.) Considerations may include:

Application Support
Security
Storage and Availability
Your paper will contain an introduction, main body with subordinate sections, and conclusion. Your exploration of the pros and cons must be between in memo format; 600 and 800 words; font size is 11; line spacing is 1.5. Images and tables are encouraged, but not required. You must list at least three (3) sources. The final submission must be in PDF format. You may submit one (1) draft for review prior to final submission.

Grading will include both content (presentation and argumentation of positions, use and placement of images and graphs) and format (grammar, spelling, and punctuation). This paper is 10% of your course grade.

Heres The best websites I found to use for information.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/cloud-platform/windows-server-comparison

https://www.quickstart.com/blog/comparison-of-windows-server-2016-and-2019-what-is-the-difference/

https://softwarekeep.com/help-center/compare-different-versions-of-microsoft-windows-server-2012-vs-2012-r2-vs-2016-vs-2019

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/itops-talk-blog/my-top-5-features-in-windows-server-2019/ba-p/299378