I am about to order a Supermicro Xeon-based server. My intent is to run a Windows host system, and a number (5-6) of mostly Linux-based VMs (through Hyper-V) for asterisk, owncloud, nagios, and a home automation system called ip-symcon. Therefore, virtualization hand RAM will be significant, but it is going to be a relatively lightweight system in terms of network throughput.
I am debating with myself, however, whether I should run the host on Windows 10 Professional, or rather on Windows Server 2016. I am a university professor and I think that I can get a WinServer license for a relatively good price, around 300$. But money is not the overriding issue here. I find it difficult to forecast which advantages I would gain from a Windows Sever installation.
I would be grateful for any advice and pros/cons of Win10 versus WinServer2016 in this particular scenario.
I am debating with myself, however, whether I should run the host on Windows 10 Professional, or rather on Windows Server 2016. I am a university professor and I think that I can get a WinServer license for a relatively good price, around 300$. But money is not the overriding issue here. I find it difficult to forecast which advantages I would gain from a Windows Sever installation.
I would be grateful for any advice and pros/cons of Win10 versus WinServer2016 in this particular scenario.