The digital landscape is evolving rapidly, and businesses need an operating system that can keep pace with modern security demands and hybrid cloud complexities. Microsoft Windows Server 2022 delivers cutting-edge features designed to secure your infrastructure, improve performance, and integrate seamlessly with Azure. Whether you’re managing critical workloads or looking to future-proof your IT environment, this latest release has you covered.
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Preview
If you have chosen the Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) track of Windows Server, then you have undoubtedly heard about the new Windows Server 2022 Preview, which Microsoft announced in early March 2021.
Windows Server 2022 is the latest iteration of Microsoft’s long-term servicing channel (LTSC) track, introducing a host of enhancements to security, hybrid cloud capabilities, and performance. Whether you’re managing mission-critical workloads or seeking improved integration with Azure, Windows Server 2022 brings a comprehensive set of tools and updates to meet your business’s needs. Let’s dive into the top features of Windows Server 2022 and how they can transform your IT infrastructure.
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Features
This public Windows Server 2022 Preview, revealed in a 29-minute presentation by Bernardo Caldas, Microsoft's Vice President of Program Management, focused on the new Windows Server 2022 features. These features focused mainly on security features and continued integration with Windows Server and Azure hybrid capabilities, particularly in security monitoring and management.
Enhanced Security: Protecting Your Infrastructure
Windows Server 2022 Standard and Windows Server Datacenter 2022 secured-core server is now better prepared to prevent firmware attacks, thanks to multi-layer security across firmware, hardware, and the operating system with the Windows Defender System Guard.
This virtualization-based security (VBS) system lets you view, identify, and access advanced security features from any web interface. It features Credential Guard and Hypervisor-protected code integrity (HVCI). You can access it from an iPad, a laptop, or a mobile phone; with one click, you can manage an attack.
It is also easier than ever to locate incident logs; through Analytics, a new alert identifies and flags it in Azure Sentinel, allowing both detection and prevention on the server. Secured-core servers will be available from Lenovo, HP Enterprise, and Dell EMC further into calendar year 2021.
Your network will also be more secure with Windows Server 2022. “TLS 1.3 is enabled by default,” said Mr. Caldas in his presentation at Microsoft Ignite. “You can secure your apps with secure DNS client support for HTTPS and SMB protocol hardening, such as AES 256 Encryption.”
Mission-Critical Workloads and Performance Enhancements
Microsoft updated Windows Server 2022 to support large-scale operations, such as SQL Server (which requires 48TB memory and 2,048 logical cores running on 64 physical sockets).
The Windows Server 2022 roadmap also includes improvements to Windows Containers, including Nano Server updates and support lifecycle changes, virtualized time zones, scalability improvements, Direct Server Return (DSR) routing, and generalized size improvements (reducing Windows Container image size for better performance).
Also improved with Server 2022 is the Windows Container experience with Kubernetes, including consistent network policy implementation with Calico, node configure support for host-process containers, and IPv6.
Azure Hybrid Integration: Bridging On-Premises and Cloud
Cloud-based agility and virtual machines (VMs) to better streamline and govern server management are also trends being developed within Windows Server 2022 features. Two hybrid capabilities, Storage Migration Service and Azure Arc, work best in these multi-cloud environments.
The enhanced Windows Admin Center v2013 (also available in the Azure portal) allows you to view, control, and further manage your system. It features improved virtual machine (VM) management.
Leverage Windows Server 2022 with Trusted Tech Team
Windows Server 2022 is more than just an upgrade—it’s a powerful platform designed to secure, optimize, and modernize your IT environment. At Trusted Tech Team, we are here to guide you through the transition, offering expert licensing advice and deployment support to maximize your investment. Schedule a consultation with our team today to learn how Windows Server 2022 can elevate your business.
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