Windows

Windows Server 2025, the next release in the long term servicing channel, is now available in preview. Windows Server 2025 delivers next-generation security improvements and hybrid cloud capabilities into a modernized and future-ready platform. Download this preview to evaluate upcoming Windows Server 2025 features.

Some key improvements include:Hybrid : Adapt quickly across hybrid, cloud and edge. Easier to connect to Azure Arc to bridge on-premises and cloud-based servers. Deliver Azure capabilities to your on-premises servers.

Security: Hardware and software-level security to deter cyberattacks; next-generation Active Directory that improves security and scalability. Enable a tailored security baseline and configure drift protection from the start.

Modern, future-ready platform: Windows Server 2025 is now easier to upgrade and scale, with better-than-ever app compatibility. Windows Server 2025 desktop brings a consistent client and server UI experience, plus conveniences like WiFi and Bluetooth.

Performance: Faster and easier networking and storage; live hotpatching for reduced downtime; GPU partitioning for inferencing at the edge. Improvements in flash-based storage make Windows Server an even better platform for SQL Server.