Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Standard 16 Core - Retail Download
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Windows Server Comparison Table
Feature | Windows Server 2019 | Windows Server 2022 | Windows Server 2025 |
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Release Date | October 2, 2018 | August 18, 2021 | November, 2025 |
Primary Focus | Hybrid integration, Security improvements | Advanced security, Azure hybrid, Performance | Zero Trust security, AI optimization, Cloud-native |
Security Enhancements | Credential Guard, Windows Defender ATP | Secured-core server, Hardware root of trust | Zero Trust model, Enhanced Threat Protection |
Azure Integration | Limited support | Azure Arc, Azure Auto-manage | Full Azure Arc integration, AI-driven insights |
Containers & Kubernetes | Kubernetes v1.14, Docker support | Kubernetes v1.21, Enhanced container tooling | Kubernetes v1.25+, Container D (Windows optimized) |
Storage | Storage Migration Service, Deduplication | Storage Migration enhancements, SMB over QUIC | Ultra-resilient SMB, AI-driven caching |
Networking | SDN, Network Controller | Improved SDN, QUIC protocol | Advanced SDN with AI optimization |
CPU & Memory Scalability | Up to 48 TB RAM, 64 CPU sockets | 48 TB RAM, 64 CPU sockets | Optimized for HPC and AI, Multi-thread processing |
Application Platform | Core and Desktop Experiences, .NET 3.5 | .NET 5, Improved Windows Admin Center | .NET 6+, Advanced Windows Admin Center |
Management Tools | Windows Admin Center, PowerShell | Improved Windows Admin Center | AI-enhanced Windows Admin Center, Cloud insights |
Licensing Model | Core-based | Core-based | Core-based, Cloud-friendly options |
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