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| name = Windows Server 2022 |
| name = Windows Server 2022 |
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| logo caption = The logo for Windows Server 2022 featuring the same symbol and font from earlier Windows NT releases such as Windows 8 and 10 |
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| caption = Windows Server 2022 desktop with Start menu which looks similar to the Windows 10 desktop and Start menu |
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| GA date = {{Start date and age|2021|08|18}}<ref name="DocsPreviewReleaseInfo">{{Cite web |title=Windows Server release information |url=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows-server/get-started/windows-server-release-info |website=Windows Server Portal |via=Microsoft Learn |publisher=[[Microsoft]] |access-date=September 18, 2022 |date=December 23, 2021}}</ref> |
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* [[Windows Update]] |
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| preceded by = [[Windows Server 2019]] (2018) |
| preceded by = [[Windows Server 2019]] (2018) |
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| succeeded by = [[Windows Server 2025]] (2024) |
| succeeded by = [[Windows Server 2025]] (2024) |
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* Extended support: Until {{Start date and age|2031|10|14}}<ref name="Lifecycle">{{Cite web |title=Windows Server 2022 |website=Microsoft Lifecycle |via=[[Microsoft Learn]] |publisher=[[Microsoft]] |url=https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/products/windows-server-2022 |access-date=January 12, 2022 }}</ref> |
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'''Windows Server 2022''' is the |
'''Windows Server 2022''' is the thirteenth and current major long term servicing channel (LTSC) release of the [[Windows Server]] [[operating system]] by [[Microsoft|Microsoft Corporation]], as part of the [[Windows NT]] family of operating systems. It was announced at Microsoft's Ignite event from March 2–4, 2021.<ref name="Announcing Server 2022 preview" /> It was released on August 18, 2021,<ref name="DocsPreviewReleaseInfo" /><ref name="Lifecycle" /> almost 3 years after [[Windows Server 2019]], and a few months before the [[Windows 11]] operating system. |
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Windows Server 2022 is based on the "Iron" codebase.<ref name="windows-central-iron">{{cite web|url=https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-releases-final-windows-10-iron-build-insiders-dev-channel|title=Microsoft releases final Windows 10 'Iron' build to Insiders in the Dev Channel|first=Zac|last=Bowden|date=December 14, 2020|website=[[Windows Central]]}}</ref> Its updates are incompatible with the Windows 10 operating system, as the "Iron" codebase was not used for it.<ref name="windows-central-iron" /> Like its predecessor, [[Windows Server 2019]], it requires [[x64]] processors. |
Windows Server 2022 is based on the "Iron" codebase.<ref name="windows-central-iron">{{cite web|url=https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-releases-final-windows-10-iron-build-insiders-dev-channel|title=Microsoft releases final Windows 10 'Iron' build to Insiders in the Dev Channel|first=Zac|last=Bowden|date=December 14, 2020|website=[[Windows Central]]}}</ref> Its updates are incompatible with the Windows 10 operating system, as the "Iron" codebase was not used for it.<ref name="windows-central-iron" /> Like its predecessor, [[Windows Server 2019]], it requires [[x64]] processors. |
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It will be succeded by [[Windows Server 2025]] with the first preview build 26040 release.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-server-news-and-best/introducing-windows-server-2025/ba-p/4026374|website=Microsoft Tech Communoty|first=Jeff|last=Woolsey|title=Introducing Windows Server 2025!|access-date=January 26, 2024}}</ref> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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⚫ | Microsoft announced Windows Server 2022 on February 22, 2021, scheduled for March 2.<ref name="Announcing Server 2022 preview">{{Cite web|date=March 2, 2021|title=Announcing Windows Server 2022—now in preview|url=https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/windowsserver/2021/03/02/announcing-windows-server-2022-now-in-preview/|access-date=January 12, 2022|website=Microsoft Windows Server Blog}}</ref> On March 3, [[Microsoft]] the company started distributing preview build on Windows Update. Windows Server 2022 reached [[general availability]] on August 18, 2021.<ref name="DocsPreviewReleaseInfo" /><ref name="Lifecycle" /> |
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On March 3, 2021, [[Microsoft]] announced Windows Server 2022 would release as a preview build on Windows Update. Windows Server 2022 was launched for customer availability on August 18, 2021.<ref name="DocsPreviewReleaseInfo" /><ref name="Lifecycle" /> |
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In June 2022, |
In June 2022, as a part of its monthly schedule for preview updates (also known as the "C updates"), Microsoft released KB5014665 to test upcoming fixes for Windows Server 2022. The update aimed to address connectivity issues with [[Remote Desktop Protocol|RDP]], [[Routing and Remote Access Service|RRAS]], [[Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol|SSTP]] [[Virtual private network|VPN]] clients, and [[Wi-Fi hotspot|Wi-Fi hotspots]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/june-windows-preview-updates-fix-vpn-rdp-rras-and-wi-fi-issues/|title=June Windows preview updates fix VPN, RDP, RRAS, and Wi-Fi issues|website=Bleeping Computer|date=June 24, 2022|author=Sergiu Gatlan|access-date=June 24, 2022}}</ref> |
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[[File:Windows Server 2022-Edge.png|thumb|220px| |
[[File:Windows Server 2022-Edge.png|thumb|220px|Microsoft Edge, showing [[Wikipedia]] on Windows Server 2022 (The [[Taskbar|Windows taskbar]] is visible at the bottom.)]] |
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== Features == |
== Features == |
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⚫ | Windows Server 2022 has the following features:<ref name="wn">{{Cite web |title=What's new in Windows Server 2022 |website=Windows Server Portal |via=[[Microsoft Learn]] |publisher=[[Microsoft]] |url=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows-server/get-started/whats-new-in-windows-server-2022 |access-date=January 12, 2022}}</ref><ref name="10 New Things">{{Cite web |date=November 11, 2021 |title=10 New Things in Windows Server 2022 to Know |url=https://geekflare.com/new-features-in-windows-server-2022/ |access-date=January 12, 2022 |website=Geekflare}}</ref> |
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{{Section stub|date=June 2022}} |
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Windows Server 2022 has the following features:<ref>{{Cite web|last=dknappettmsft|title=What's new in Windows Server 2022|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started/whats-new-in-windows-server-2022|access-date=January 12, 2022|website=[[Microsoft Docs]]|language=en-us}}</ref><ref name="10 New Things" /> |
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=== Security === |
=== Security === |
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* Enhanced boot-time security via [[Trusted Platform Module|TPM 2.0]] and System Guard (a component of Microsoft Defender Antivirus)<ref name=":1" /> |
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* [[Trusted Platform Module|TPM 2.0]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/windowsserver/2021/03/02/announcing-windows-server-2022-now-in-preview/|title=Announcing Windows Server 2022—now in preview|date=March 2, 2021|website=Microsoft Windows Server Blog}}</ref> |
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* Secured-core server; Credential Guard and Hypervisor-protected Code Integrity (HVCI).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-and-identity/protect-your-infrastructure-with-secured-core-server/ba-p/2176002|title=Protect your infrastructure with Secured-core server|date=March 2, 2021|website=TECHCOMMUNITY.MICROSOFT.COM}}</ref> |
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* Hypervisor-protected Code Integrity (HVCI)<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-and-identity/protect-your-infrastructure-with-secured-core-server/ba-p/2176002|title=Protect your infrastructure with Secured-core server|date=March 2, 2021|website=TECHCOMMUNITY.MICROSOFT.COM}}</ref> |
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* UEFI Secure Boot<ref name="wn" /> |
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* Protection against malicious attacks via the [[Direct memory access|DMA]] path<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2021-10-22 |title=Windows Server 2022 has Very Interesting Security Features |url=https://www.altaro.com/hyper-v/windows-server-2022-security/ |access-date=2022-10-16 |website=Altaro DOJO}}</ref> |
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* [[DNS over HTTPS]]<ref name="wn" /> |
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* [[AES-256]] encryption of [[Server Message Block|SMB]] traffic<ref name="wn" /> |
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* SMB over [[QUIC]] instead of [[Transmission Control Protocol|TCP]]<ref name=":1" /> |
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=== Storage === |
=== Storage === |
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* Storage Migration Service (SMS) |
* Storage Migration Service (SMS) |
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* Compression of SMB traffic |
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* [[Server Message Block]] (SMB) compression |
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* Storage security and performance |
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=== Cloud === |
=== Cloud === |
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* Azure hybrid capabilities |
* Azure hybrid capabilities{{Elaborate|date=March 2024}} |
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=== Software === |
=== Software === |
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== Editions == |
== Editions == |
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;Essentials: |
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Only available through Microsoft OEM partners |
* Only available through Microsoft OEM partners<ref>{{Cite web |title=Windows Server 2022 Licensing & Pricing {{!}} Microsoft |url=https://www.microsoft.com/windows-server/pricing |access-date=2022-10-01 |website=www.microsoft.com}}</ref> |
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* Intended for small businesses |
* Intended for small businesses |
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* Supports a maximum of 25 users and 50 devices |
* Supports a maximum of 25 users and 50 devices |
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* Requires no [[client access license]]s (CALs)<ref name="cheat sheet">{{Cite web|date=September 30, 2021 |author=Simon Bisson |title=Windows Server 2022: A cheat sheet|url=https://www.techrepublic.com/article/windows-server-2022-a-cheat-sheet/|access-date=January 12, 2022|website=TechRepublic}}</ref> |
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;Standard: |
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* Intended for physical or weak [[Virtualized computer cluster|VCC]] environments |
* Intended for physical or weak [[Virtualized computer cluster|VCC]] environments |
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* Only two virtual machines and one [[Hyper-V]] host are deemed usable.<ref name="10 New Things" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.techtarget.com/searchwindowsserver/tip/Compare-the-features-in-the-Windows-Server-2022-editions|title=Compare the features in the Windows Server 2022 editions|date=January 28, 2022|last=Posey|first=Brian|publisher=TechTarget|access-date=January 3, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.microsoft.com |
* Only two virtual machines and one [[Hyper-V]] host are deemed usable.<ref name="10 New Things" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.techtarget.com/searchwindowsserver/tip/Compare-the-features-in-the-Windows-Server-2022-editions|title=Compare the features in the Windows Server 2022 editions|date=January 28, 2022|last=Posey|first=Brian|publisher=TechTarget|access-date=January 3, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.microsoft.com/windows-server/pricing|title=Pricing and licensing for Windows Server 2022|publisher=Microsoft|access-date=January 3, 2023}}</ref> |
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;Datacenter: |
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* Intended for highly virtualized data centers and cloud environments |
* Intended for highly virtualized data centers and cloud environments |
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;Azure Datacenter: |
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* Designed for the [[Microsoft Azure]] platform<ref name="10 New Things" /> |
* Designed for the [[Microsoft Azure]] platform<ref name="10 New Things" /> |
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== Hardware requirements == |
== Hardware requirements == |
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=== Minimum === |
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⚫ | |+Minimum hardware requirements for Windows Server 2022<ref name="cheat sheet" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=December 23, 2021 |title=Hardware requirements for Windows Server |website=Windows Server Portal |via=[[Microsoft Learn]] |publisher=[[Microsoft]] |url=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows-server/get-started/hardware-requirements |access-date=January 12, 2022 }}</ref> |
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!Hardware |
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!Minimum requirement |
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! scope="row" | [[Central processing unit|CPU]] |
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|1.4 GHz [[x86-64]] processor |
|1.4 GHz [[x86-64]] processor |
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! scope="row" | [[Random-access memory|RAM]] |
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|2 GB |
|2 GB |
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! scope="row" | Hard disk space |
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|'''Disk/Disc''' |
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|At least 32 GB free space |
|At least 32 GB free space |
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! scope="row" | Display |
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|'''[[Graphics display resolution|GDR]]''' |
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|1024 x 768 [[Pixel|pixels]] |
|1024 x 768 [[Pixel|pixels]] resolution |
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! scope="row" | Network |
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* A wireless adapter that supports [[IEEE 802.11|802.11]], or |
* A wireless adapter that supports [[IEEE 802.11|802.11]], or |
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* [[Network interface controller|NIC card]] with a minimum bandwidth of 1 Gbit<ref name="10 New Things" /> |
* [[Network interface controller|NIC card]] with a minimum bandwidth of 1 Gbit<ref name="10 New Things" /> |
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! scope="row" | [[Firmware]] |
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|[[Unified Extensible Firmware Interface|UEFI]] 2.3.1c-based system and firmware that supports secure boot (only required for certain features) |
|[[Unified Extensible Firmware Interface|UEFI]] 2.3.1c-based system and firmware that supports secure boot (only required for certain features) |
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! scope="row" | Security |
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|[[Trusted Platform Module|Trusted Platform Module 2.0]] (only required for certain features) |
|[[Trusted Platform Module|Trusted Platform Module 2.0]] (only required for certain features) |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* {{Official website|https://www.microsoft.com/windows-server}} |
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{{Microsoft Windows family}} |
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[[Category:2021 software]] |
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[[Category:Windows Server|2022]] |
[[Category:Windows Server|2022]] |
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[[Category:X86-64 operating systems]] |
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[[Category:Microsoft Windows|Server 2022]] |
Revision as of 02:02, 16 June 2024
Version of the Windows NT operating system | |
The logo for Windows Server 2022 featuring the same symbol and font from earlier Windows NT releases such as Windows 8 and 10 | |
Windows Server 2022 desktop with Start menu which looks similar to the Windows 10 desktop and Start menu | |
Developer | Microsoft |
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Written in | C, C++, Rust, C#, Assembly language |
OS family | Windows Server |
Working state | Current |
Source model | Closed-source |
General availability | August 18, 2021[1] |
Latest release | 21H2 (10.0.20348.2529) (June 20, 2024[2]) [±] |
Marketing target | Business |
Available in | 110 languages |
Update method | |
Package manager | Windows Package Manager |
Platforms | x86-64 |
Kernel type | Hybrid (Windows NT kernel) |
Default user interface | Windows Shell |
License | Proprietary |
Preceded by | Windows Server 2019 (2018) |
Succeeded by | Windows Server 2025 (2024) |
Official website | microsoft |
Support status | |
Part of a series of articles on |
Windows 10 |
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Siblings |
Related |
Windows Server 2022 is the thirteenth and current major long term servicing channel (LTSC) release of the Windows Server operating system by Microsoft Corporation, as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems. It was announced at Microsoft's Ignite event from March 2–4, 2021.[4] It was released on August 18, 2021,[1][3] almost 3 years after Windows Server 2019, and a few months before the Windows 11 operating system.
Windows Server 2022 is based on the "Iron" codebase.[5] Its updates are incompatible with the Windows 10 operating system, as the "Iron" codebase was not used for it.[5] Like its predecessor, Windows Server 2019, it requires x64 processors.
It will be succeded by Windows Server 2025 with the first preview build 26040 release.[6]
History
Microsoft announced Windows Server 2022 on February 22, 2021, scheduled for March 2.[4] On March 3, Microsoft the company started distributing preview build on Windows Update. Windows Server 2022 reached general availability on August 18, 2021.[1][3]
In June 2022, as a part of its monthly schedule for preview updates (also known as the "C updates"), Microsoft released KB5014665 to test upcoming fixes for Windows Server 2022. The update aimed to address connectivity issues with RDP, RRAS, SSTP VPN clients, and Wi-Fi hotspots.[7]
Features
Windows Server 2022 has the following features:[8][9]
Security
- Enhanced boot-time security via TPM 2.0 and System Guard (a component of Microsoft Defender Antivirus)[10]
- Credential Guard[11]
- Hypervisor-protected Code Integrity (HVCI)[11]
- UEFI Secure Boot[8]
- Protection against malicious attacks via the DMA path[10]
- DNS over HTTPS[8]
- AES-256 encryption of SMB traffic[8]
- SMB over QUIC instead of TCP[10]
Storage
- Storage Migration Service (SMS)
- Compression of SMB traffic
Cloud
- Azure hybrid capabilities[clarification needed]
Software
Editions
- Essentials
- Only available through Microsoft OEM partners[12]
- Intended for small businesses
- Supports a maximum of 25 users and 50 devices
- Requires no client access licenses (CALs)[13]
- Standard
- Intended for physical or weak VCC environments
- Only two virtual machines and one Hyper-V host are deemed usable.[9][14][15]
- Datacenter
- Intended for highly virtualized data centers and cloud environments
- Azure Datacenter
- Designed for the Microsoft Azure platform[9]
Hardware requirements
Hardware | Minimum requirement |
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CPU | 1.4 GHz x86-64 processor |
RAM | 2 GB |
Hard disk space | At least 32 GB free space |
Display | 1024 x 768 pixels resolution |
Network | |
Firmware | UEFI 2.3.1c-based system and firmware that supports secure boot (only required for certain features) |
Security | Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (only required for certain features) |
References
- ^ a b c d "Windows Server release information". Windows Server Portal. Microsoft. December 23, 2021. Retrieved September 18, 2022 – via Microsoft Learn.
- ^ "June 20, 2024—KB5041054 (OS Build 20348.2529) Out-of-band". Microsoft Support. Microsoft.
- ^ a b c "Windows Server 2022". Microsoft Lifecycle. Microsoft. Retrieved January 12, 2022 – via Microsoft Learn.
- ^ a b "Announcing Windows Server 2022—now in preview". Microsoft Windows Server Blog. March 2, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
- ^ a b Bowden, Zac (December 14, 2020). "Microsoft releases final Windows 10 'Iron' build to Insiders in the Dev Channel". Windows Central.
- ^ Woolsey, Jeff. "Introducing Windows Server 2025!". Microsoft Tech Communoty. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ Sergiu Gatlan (June 24, 2022). "June Windows preview updates fix VPN, RDP, RRAS, and Wi-Fi issues". Bleeping Computer. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
- ^ a b c d "What's new in Windows Server 2022". Windows Server Portal. Microsoft. Retrieved January 12, 2022 – via Microsoft Learn.
- ^ a b c d "10 New Things in Windows Server 2022 to Know". Geekflare. November 11, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Windows Server 2022 has Very Interesting Security Features". Altaro DOJO. October 22, 2021. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
- ^ a b "Protect your infrastructure with Secured-core server". TECHCOMMUNITY.MICROSOFT.COM. March 2, 2021.
- ^ "Windows Server 2022 Licensing & Pricing | Microsoft". www.microsoft.com. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
- ^ a b Simon Bisson (September 30, 2021). "Windows Server 2022: A cheat sheet". TechRepublic. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
- ^ Posey, Brian (January 28, 2022). "Compare the features in the Windows Server 2022 editions". TechTarget. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
- ^ "Pricing and licensing for Windows Server 2022". Microsoft. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
- ^ "Hardware requirements for Windows Server". Windows Server Portal. Microsoft. December 23, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2022 – via Microsoft Learn.