Content type: Updates
Server Core and Server with Desktop: Which one is best for you
On March 20, 2018 we announced the availability of Windows Server 2019 preview, the next Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release in the Windows Insider program. Seven weeks later, we released Windows Server, version 1803, the latest release in the Semi-Annual Channel. The Semi-Annual Channel primarily focuses on rapid application development.
Introducing Windows Server System Insights
Today we’re releasing another build of the Windows Server 2019 preview for Windows Insiders. As you may remember, Windows Server 2019 was announced a couple months ago and will be generally available later this year...
Windows Server 2008 SP2 servicing changes
We are moving to a rollup model for Windows Server 2008 SP2. The initial preview of the monthly quality rollup will be released on Tuesday, August 21, 2018...
Building the Windows Admin Center ecosystem with partners – SDK preview release
It’s been an amazing three weeks since the announcement of Windows Admin Center, the future of Windows Server and Windows management for IT admins. We’re continuing to see tremendous adoption from customers...
Microsoft Pre-Build update: Developer innovation with Windows Server 2019 and Azure
This blog post was co-authored by Taylor Brown, Principal Program Manager Lead, Windows Server and Monojit Bhattacharya, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Windows Server. Enterprises are adopting digital transformation to engage end users, offer competitive products, empower their employees, and improve operations.
Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel update
Windows Server, version 1803 is now generally available for Software Assurance customers. You can access the VLSC portal to download the bits. Azure customers will soon be able to deploy this release...
Recent updates to Project “Honolulu” and PowerShell Core 6.0
Server management tools have evolved rapidly in the past few months making it easier to remotely monitor and configure your servers – both for Windows and Linux-based systems. In January, we announced the general availability of PowerShell Core 6.0, now cross-platform (Windows, macOS, and Linux), open-source, and built for heterogeneous environments and the hybrid cloud.
The technical value of WSSD validated HCI solutions, part 2
In the previous blog post I discussed the high-level ideas behind our solution validation program, and the technical merits it accrues for people who buy and use those solutions...
The technical value of WSSD validated HCI solutions, part 1
As many of you are aware, one of the most important scenarios enabled by modern versions of Windows is the creation of a hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) through new technologies like Storage Spaces Direct (S2D)...
FAQ on Windows Server, version 1709 and Semi-Annual Channel
Last week we made available Windows Server, version 1709, the first release in the Semi-Annual Channel, and we’re already seeing many customers deploying it! We’ve received some questions on how this channel works and how customers should utilize it.