Windows Server 2016 build 14393 (rs1_release_srvmedia)
| Build of Windows Server 2016 | |
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| OS family | Windows 10 (NT 10.0) |
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| Version number | 10.0 |
| Build number | 14393 |
| Build revision | 0 |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Build lab | rs1_release_srvmedia |
| Compiled on | 2016-08-08 |
| SKUs | |
| Standard Server ((Evaluation) Core) Datacenter Server ((Evaluation) Core) Storage Server (Standard/Workgroup) Nano Server (Standard/Datacenter) Hyper-V Server Azure Host ( ServerAzureCor)[a] | |
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Windows Server 2016 build 14393 (rs1_release_srvmedia) is a general availability candidate build of Windows Server 2016. It was sent to partners participating in the Ecosystem Engineering Access Program (EEAP) on Microsoft Connect on 23 August 2016, and was later pulled from distribution due to a bug related to installing language packs for offline Preinstallation Environment images through the DISM servicing stack.
The Datacenter Server Evaluation variant of this build was first showcased in various sessions at the Microsoft Ignite New Zealand 2016 and Ignite Australia 2017 conferences,[1][2][3] and was later referenced in an issue on the Red Hat bug tracker[4] and within a PowerShell script on GitHub.[5]
Files from this build were discovered on the Symbol Server on 20 September 2022. The x64 Free/Retail compile of the full build was shared on 27 July 2023.
Release notes[edit | edit source]
The following release notes are republished here for archival purposes only.
Release notes:
Subject: Windows EEAP Build 14393 Release Status – Week of 2016-08-23
MICROSOFT CONFIDENTIAL. Contents of this email are distributed to partners under nondisclosure agreements. Microsoft makes no warranties, express or implied. © 2016 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Date: Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Hello Windows Server Ecosystem Valued Partners;
This week's EEAP build is the Windows Server 2016 RTM final release. This final “Release to Manufacturing (RTM)” build is for testing, development and validation purposes only. It is not for use in production and cannot be redistributed. This build cannot be activated without genuine RTM product keys. This build is subject to recall for quality considerations. Only the final RTM build distributed on 8/23 through Microsoft OEM Online Software Order Center and licensed to partners can be redistributed. Please see the notes section for information about what has changed since the July 22 early RTM release.
A reminder: builds and content shared with you are under Non-Disclosure – all of the content included in the EEAP builds, including the HLK, is explicitly confidential and SHOULD NOT be shared with others outside of your company.
Windows Server 2016 RTM build 14393.0.160808-1702 Information
Windows Server 2016 Release to Manufacturing (RTM) included in this release:
Languages: The following languages are being released on Connect, all other languages will be available on OEM MOO/SOC 8/23 and MSDN at GA in October
- Standard and Enterprise - EN-US, DE-DE, JA-JP, ZH-CN
- Hyper-V Server - EN-US, DE-DE, JA-JP, ZH-CN
- Windows Containers Core (tar.gz format) - EN-US, DE-DE, JA-JP, ZH-CN
- Nano Server - EN-US, DE-DE, JA-JP, ZH-CN
- Server 2016 Language Pack
- Containers.Layers.0.3.6.0.nupkg (see the Windows Containers installation PowerShell module.EEAP.pdf for Containers installation instructions)
- IMPORTANT NOTE: You may experience a false-positive virus warning on the Containers.tar.gz files. Microsoft has taken every possible measure to ensure that this warning is safe to ignore, the files have been thoroughly checked to ensure this is not the case. As with any download, use precautions and verify and proceed with caution.
Windows Server 2016 Release to Manufacturing (RTM) Notes
This is the final version of the Windows Server 2016 RTM to be used for testing and development purposes only. It is not for use in production at this time. This build cannot be activated without genuine RTM product keys, and cannot be redistributed. You are expected to use normal OEM release channels for a distributable copy.
The delta between this build 14393.0.160808-1702 and the July 22 RTM early release (14393.0.160715-1616) is as follows:
- Dolby encoder and VP9 encoder removed (DolbyDecMFT.dll and msvpxenc.dll)
- MSAudDecMFT.dll now contains the AAC audio codec decoder
Activation Keys
There are no activation keys provided for RTM release through Connect. OEM license holders get theirs through MOO/SOC. All others receive them through MSDN/VLSC at GA. As this build is to only facilitate final validation and certification, you will not need to activate.
- Clean installs - skip activation key during setup
- Upgrades from supported OS – use the command switch “setup.exe /pkey defer” to bypass entering a key
Windows Server 2016 Release to Manufacturing (RTM) and Kits Download Locations
Windows Server 2016 - 14393 x64 EN-US Only:
http://connect.microsoft.com/site1304/Downloads/DownloadDetails.aspx?DownloadID=62101
Windows Server 2016/Windows 10 14393 RTM Kits and Release Notes:
http://connect.microsoft.com/site1304/Downloads/DownloadDetails.aspx?DownloadID=61919
Certification Notes
The compatibility program for Windows Server 2016 officially opened on 7/29/2016. Both the July release and this release of Windows are acceptable for testing and submissions for Windows Server 2016 certification. Please continue to use the July 14393 kit for submissions as there is no change to the kit for this release.
- Submissions using earlier versions of the kit and Windows will not be accepted. Use http://connect.microsoft.com/site1304/Downloads/DownloadDetails.aspx?DownloadID=61919 or https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/hardware/windows-hardware-lab-kit
- “Compatible” listings submitted after July 29 will not be listed in the Windows Server Catalog – any existing compatible listings will be removed at the end of October
- Submissions made using a version of the operating system prior to RTM but using the RTM version of the HLK will not be displayed in the Catalog. The submission portal will not block making such a submission, but the Windows Server Catalog processes and filters out such submissions. This is true for the for all the Windows Server operating system preview versions, such as the 10240 build, the 10586 build any other builds.
- Playlists - http://sysdev.microsoft.com/en-US/Hardware/CompatibilityPlaylists
- Make sure you update the Filters frequently - https://sysdev.microsoft.com/member/SubmissionWizard/LegalExemptions/HCKFilterUpdates.cab
- RSS feed for filters - http://sysdev.microsoft.com/member/SubmissionWizard/LegalExemptions/HCKFilterUpdates.xml
- What if I need help on HLK or Windows Server 2016 issues? Please contact your PFE/OPM. If you need help on Windows Server 2016 (or Windows 10) on the HLK, you should open a CSS case with your OPM. If you have an issue with Windows Server 2016 (not HLK related), please open a bug on Sysdev until further notice.
- Can I still use the logofb alias for help? See the new policy here, the logofb alias is being phased out:
- Failing PCS Runs and Device and System Certification for Windows Server 2016 - There are several PCS actions which have pass rates which may not exceed the required 90% minimum pass rate due to known issues with the current version of the operating system. Microsoft is working on providing additional supplemental content to EEAP partners which will resolve the operating system issues and enable continued testing using PCS.
The PCS actions that are failing are:- VMLiveMigrationAction
- ComputeNodeBugCheckAction
- ComputeNodeRestartAction
- VMSnapShotAction
- VMStorageMigrationAction
- Microsoft’s recommendation is that partners, who are currently running HLK tests which require passing a PCS profile, wait until the supplemental content is available. Microsoft expects to release the supplemental content in the next 7 to 10 business days.
If you have any questions, please contact your Microsoft representative.
- Windows Ecosystem Team
The following release notes for the 11 September 2016 refresh build (based on build 14393 (rs1_release)) is excerpted from the accompanying NFO file labeled MICROSOFT.WINDOWS.SERVER.2016.RTM.RS1_REFRESH.EEAP.OEMRET.ENGLISH.DVD-WZT:
Build 14393.0.rs1_refresh.160911-2111 release notes:
The RTM build distributed through Connect on 8/23 (build 14393.0.160808-1702) was recalled due to an issue that impacted injecting language packs into OEM images. We are releasing a new RTM Refresh build today, 14393.0.160911-2111.
This build is identical to what was released yesterday to the Microsoft OEM Online Software Order Center. This build cannot be activated without genuine RTM product keys which are available for OEMs on MOO/SOC, and for all other partners via VL/WU after October 12. Please see the notes section for information about what has changed since the Aug 23 recalled RTM release.
Release Notes:
The delta between this build (14393.0.160911-2111) and the Connect release on 8/23 (14393.0.160808-1702) is as follows:
- Manifests updated to allow proper injection of language packs into winre.wim and boot.wim for multilingual media creation
Additionally, we have retained the fixes below from the recalled Aug 23 build:
- Dolby encoder and VP9 encoder removed (DolbyDecMFT.dll and msvpxenc.dll)
- MSAudDecMFT.dll now contains the AAC audio codec decoder
Activation Keys:
There are no activation keys provided for RTM release through Connect. OEM license holders get theirs through MOO/SOC. All others receive them through MSDN/VLSC at GA. As this build is to only facilitate final validation and certification, you will not need to activate.
- Clean installs - skip activation key during setup
- Upgrades from supported OS – use the command switch “setup.exe /pkey defer” to bypass entering a key
Bugs[edit | edit source]
Fonts may not properly precache themselves while loading into the Windows Explorer shell.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Interface[edit | edit source]
Desktop Experience[edit | edit source]
Desktop with watermark
Server Core[edit | edit source]
Registry Editor
Ditto, with about window
Images prior to public upload[edit | edit source]
Desktop, as shown in an Ignite Australia 2017 session
About Registry Editor
Windows Recovery Environment; command prompt and Registry Editor opened
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Notes[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Was never intended to be released by Microsoft as it was primarily intended for internal use with the Microsoft Azure cloud computing service; the edition itself was included as an upgradeable target for the Standard Server Core edition, which acts as the base for all new and existing Server Core editions.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Channel 9
- ↑ Channel 9
- ↑ Channel 9
- ↑ Yu, Wang. Job "Clock Interrupt Test " failed when "-rtc base=localtime,clock=host,driftfix=slew", Red Hat Bugzilla. 21 September 2016.
- ↑ Kawula, Dave; Rayner, Thomas.
BigDemo_Insider.ps1, GitHub. 1 February 2018.