Solution: Server management
Windows Admin Center unleashes Server Core adoption
Since the general availability of Windows Server 2019, we have seen the fastest adoption rate of Windows Server Core in history. If you haven’t heard of Windows Server Core, then you’re really missing out! Windows Server Core is the lightest deployment option of Windows Server Standard or Windows Server Datacenter editions.
Advanced specialization for partners using Windows Server on Azure
Last week we held our annual Microsoft Inspire event welcoming partners from around the world! During the conference, we had some great sessions, including “Microsoft Azure is the #1 destination for Windows Server and SQL Server.” We also announced the Windows Server on Azure Advanced Specialization course in the Partner Center.
Six months left to transform your Windows Server 2008 apps and infrastructure
This month, SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 reached their End of Support. On January 14, 2020, Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 will also reach their End of Support.
Update on Windows Server 2019 availability
On October 2, 2018, we announced the availability of Windows Server 2019 and Windows Server, version 1809. Later that week, we paused the rollout of these new releases to investigate isolated reports of users missing files after updating to the latest Windows 10 feature update.
Use Azure Site Recovery to migrate Windows Server 2008 before End of Support
Don’t let the name fool you. Azure Site Recovery (ASR) can be used as an Azure migration tool for 30 days at no charge. It has been used for years to support migration of our 64-bit versions of Windows Server, and we are pleased to announce it now supports migration of Windows Server 2008 32-bit applications to Azure Virtual Machines.
Windows Server 2019 – now generally available!
Last week at Ignite, we announced Windows Server 2019 and talked about the new hybrid, security, application platform, and hyper-converged infrastructure capabilities. Today, we are making it available for download.
Windows Server 2019 – Announcing general availability in October!
I am excited to share that Windows Server 2019 will be generally available in October 2018! This new release is a great opportunity for our customers to modernize their applications and infrastructure in their own datacenters or in Azure.
Windows Server 2019 Essentials update
For more than a decade the Windows Server team has been releasing Windows Server editions tailored to meet the needs of small business environments. Windows Server 2016 Essentials is the current in-market edition of Windows Server made for small business and is available for companies with up to 25 users.
System Center 1807 available now!
Keeping with the promise of feature updates in each Semi-Annual Channel (SAC) release, today I am delighted to announce the release of System Center 1807.
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.