This document discusses how Windows Server 2016 is designed to facilitate DevOps practices through its architecture. It summarizes that Windows Server 2016 resolves the interface between development and operations teams through features like Nano Server, PowerShell Core, the Windows Server App installer, Desired State Configuration, containers and Docker support, and Just Enough Administration. It argues these new capabilities are optimized to make DevOps practices easier through their focus on small size, fast updates, minimized patching/reboots, and security.