Software:Windows Server 2022
A 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] | (Official release)
|Final release|Latest release}} | 21H2 (10.0.20348.2227) (January 9, 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) |
Official website | www |
Support status | |
Windows Server 2022 is the 10th 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.
History
On February 22, 2021, Microsoft announced Windows Server 2022 would release on March 2.[4]
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.[1][3]
In September 2021, Microsoft announced the release of SQL Server 2022, which would later be released in March 2022.[6]
In June 2022, Microsoft released optional "C" updates for users to test upcoming fixes for Windows Server 2022 (KB5014665). While these optional "C" updates address connectivity issues when using Wi-Fi hotspots from the Wi-Fi Alliance after installing Windows NT updates, there have also been reported issues with LLTP/SSTP VPN clients and RDP failing to connect after deploying these optional "C" updates.[7]
Features
Windows Server 2022 has the following features:[8][6]
Security
- TPM 2.0[9]
- Secured-core server; Credential Guard and Hypervisor-protected Code Integrity (HVCI).[10]
- UEFI Secure Boot[11]
- Boot DMA Protection[12]
- DNS-over-HTTPS[11]
- AES-256 encryption on SMB[11]
Storage
- Storage Migration Service (SMS)
- Server Message Block (SMB) compression
- Storage security and performance
Cloud
- Azure hybrid capabilities
Software
Editions
Essentials
Only available through Microsoft OEM partners.[13]
- Intended for small businesses
- Supports a maximum of 25 users and 50 devices
- No client access licenses (CALs) required[14]
Standard
- Intended for physical or weak VCC environments
- Only two virtual machines and one Hyper-V host are deemed usable.[6][15][16]
Datacenter
- Intended for highly virtualized data centers and cloud environments
Azure Datacenter
- Designed for the Microsoft Azure platform[6]
Hardware requirements
Minimum
Hardware | Requirement |
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CPU | 1.4 GHz x86-64 processor |
RAM | 2 GB |
Disk/Disc | At least 32 GB free space |
GDR | 1024 x 768 pixels display |
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) |
Sources:[14][17] |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Windows Server release information" (in en-us). December 23, 2021. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started/windows-server-release-info.
- ↑ "January 9, 2024—KB5034129 (OS Build 20348.2227)". Microsoft Support. Software:Microsoft. https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034129.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 GitHub-Name. "Windows Server 2022 - Microsoft Lifecycle" (in en-us). https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-server-2022.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Announcing Windows Server 2022—now in preview" (in en-US). March 2, 2021. https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/windowsserver/2021/03/02/announcing-windows-server-2022-now-in-preview/.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Bowden, Zac (December 14, 2020). "Microsoft releases final Windows 10 'Iron' build to Insiders in the Dev Channel". https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-releases-final-windows-10-iron-build-insiders-dev-channel.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 "10 New Things in Windows Server 2022 to Know" (in en-US). November 11, 2021. https://geekflare.com/new-features-in-windows-server-2022/.
- ↑ Sergiu Gatlan (June 24, 2022). "June Windows preview updates fix VPN, RDP, RRAS, and Wi-Fi issues". https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/june-windows-preview-updates-fix-vpn-rdp-rras-and-wi-fi-issues/.
- ↑ dknappettmsft. "What's new in Windows Server 2022" (in en-us). https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started/whats-new-in-windows-server-2022.
- ↑ "Announcing Windows Server 2022—now in preview". March 2, 2021. https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/windowsserver/2021/03/02/announcing-windows-server-2022-now-in-preview/.
- ↑ "Protect your infrastructure with Secured-core server". March 2, 2021. https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-and-identity/protect-your-infrastructure-with-secured-core-server/ba-p/2176002.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 robinharwood. "What's new in Windows Server 2022" (in en-us). https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started/whats-new-in-windows-server-2022.
- ↑ "Windows Server 2022 has Very Interesting Security Features" (in en-US). 2021-10-22. https://www.altaro.com/hyper-v/windows-server-2022-security/.
- ↑ "Windows Server 2022 Licensing & Pricing | Microsoft" (in en-gb). https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows-server/pricing.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Simon Bisson (September 30, 2021). "Windows Server 2022: A cheat sheet" (in en). https://www.techrepublic.com/article/windows-server-2022-a-cheat-sheet/.
- ↑ Posey, Brian (January 28, 2022). "Compare the features in the Windows Server 2022 editions". TechTarget. https://www.techtarget.com/searchwindowsserver/tip/Compare-the-features-in-the-Windows-Server-2022-editions.
- ↑ "Pricing and licensing for Windows Server 2022". Microsoft. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/pricing.
- ↑ dknappettmsft (December 23, 2021). "Hardware requirements for Windows Server" (in en-us). https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started/hardware-requirements.
External links
- Windows Server live at Microsoft
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