The Minimal VM based on Windows Server 2016 Datacenter Core provides a streamlined, GUI-free environment designed for performance, security, and administrative control. Ideal for IT professionals and enterprises seeking a low-overhead, stable Windows Server 2016 platform for development, production, or automated workflows.

This is a quick deployment and ready-to-run image.
Simple and rapid installation. Easy to maintain.
The guide how to connect to Minimal VM based on Windows Server 2016
After purchasing the VM you can be connected to it with a help of downloaded utility program from Azure or by means of built-in service of WindowsRDP
When the IP address of your VM is specified you should enter a username and password that were specified while creating the virtual machine.
The advantage of this OS is that it has been optimized for better performance.