Configuration Manager 2016 is now out for evaluation download

Configuration Manager 2016 is now out for evaluation download
Technet is available at https://technet.microsoft.com/library/dn965439.aspx
Technet Preview where you can download it & try out in your lab environment.
available at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-system-center-configuration-manager-and-endpoint-protection-technical-preview
The following exceptions apply to this release:
  • Each install remains active for 60 days before it becomes inactive.
  • English is the only language supported.
  • Only a stand-alone primary site is supported. There is no support for a central administration site, multiple primary sites, or secondary sites.
  • Only the following versions of SQL Server are supported with this build:
  1. SQL Server 2012 with cumulative update 2 or later
  2. SQL Server 2014
  • The site supports up to 10 clients, which must run one of the following:
  1. Windows 7
  2. Windows 8
  3. Windows 8.1
  4. Windows 10
  • There is no support for upgrade to this preview build.
  • There is no support for upgrade to a later build from this preview build.
  • Only the following install flags (switches) are supported:
  1. /silent
  2. /testdbupgrade
  • There is no support for migration to or from this preview build.
The capabilities
  • Windows 10 in-place upgrade
  • Mobile Application Management
  • Data protection for mobile devices
  • Preferred management points
  • On-premises mobile device management (MDM)
  • Support for Microsoft Azure virtual machines
  • Client deployment status in console monitoring

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