Planning ahead for Windows Server 2016 end of support
In accordance with the Microsoft Lifecycle Policy, extended support for Windows Server 2016 will end on January 12, 2027.
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Introducing Windows Server 2019 – now available in preview
Today is a big day for Windows Server! On behalf of the entire Windows Server team, I am delighted to announce Windows Server 2019 will be generally available in the second half of calendar year 2018. Starting now, you can access the preview build through our Insiders program...
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)...
Windows Server 2016’s Storage Spaces Direct wins CRN Product of the Year
This month Windows Server 2016 and its Storage Spaces Direct technology won Product of the Year from Computer Reseller News for the Software-defined Storage category. Winners were chosen through a combination of editorial selection and a survey sent to solution providers to capture real-world satisfaction among partners and their customers.
Securing modernized apps and simplified networking on Windows with Calico
Containers have become synonymous with application modernization, and Kubernetes has become the leading solution for orchestrating containerized applications. With Windows Server version 1709, Windows now has parity with Linux for Kubernetes networking from a platform perspective.
Webcast: How to leverage Azure for your Windows Server environment
Hello Windows Server Nation! I spend a lot of time traveling and talking to customers, and I love to hear about all the innovative ways you use Windows Server to run mission-critical workloads...
In practice: How customers are using Shielded Virtual Machines to secure data
You’ve read and heard a lot from Microsoft about the unprecedented security provided by Shielded Virtual Machines in Windows Server 2016, but how is this feature being used by real customers? We decided to round up a few customer stories for you, to illustrate the various real-world benefits being reported by users of Shielded VMs.
Ask Microsoft Anything: Windows Server Containers
Containers are redefining the way we build and operate reliable systems in the cloud by providing a way to wrap up an application in its own isolated box. For the application in its container, it has no knowledge of any other applications or processes that exist outside of its box.
Windows Server preview build 17035 available for Windows Insiders!
We’re at full speed ahead! Just three weeks ago, we made available Windows Server, version 1709, the first release in the new Semi-Annual Channel release cadence, and today we’re making available the first preview build for the next release in this channel. The preview build 17035 is now available for download for Windows Insiders.
Modernize Windows Server backups with Azure Backup
This blog post was authored by Shivam Garg, Principal PM, Azure Backup. Are you still using traditional Windows Server Backup (WSB) to back up your servers to locally attached media or network shares? It’s time to take a hard look at the cloud for your backup needs.
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.
Windows Server, version 1709 available for download!
What a great day! Back in June, we announced Windows Server was joining the Semi-Annual Channel release cadence to deliver innovation at a faster pace.