Windows Server 2025 is the fourteenth and current major long term servicing channel (LTSC) release of the Windows Server operating system by Microsoft Corporation, as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems.[2] [3] Windows Server 2025 was released on November 1, 2024.[4]
| Version of the Windows NT operating system | |
| Developer | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Written in | C, C++, C#, Assembly language |
| OS family | Windows Server |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Closed-source |
| General availability | November 1, 2024 |
| Latest release | 24H2 (10.0.26100.2314) / November 12, 2024[1] |
| Marketing target | Business |
| Available in | 110 languages |
| Update method | |
| Package manager | Windows Package Manager |
| Platforms | x86-64, ARM64 |
| Kernel type | Hybrid (Windows NT kernel) |
| Default user interface | Windows Shell |
| License | Proprietary |
| Preceded by | Windows Server 2022 (2021) |
| Official website | microsoft |
| Support status | |
| Start date: November 1, 2024 Mainstream support: Until October 9, 2029 Extended support: Until October 10, 2034 | |
Microsoft announced that the sudo command feature would be available for the Windows Server 2025; however, with the release of Windows 11 build 26052, it later confirmed that the feature would be available exclusively on Windows 11. Nevertheless, some users found sudo command traces on the preview. Microsoft stated that it was added by accident and would be disabled in future releases.[5]
Windows Server 2025 is also the first Windows Server operating system to support ARM64 architecture.[citation needed]
Features
editWindows Server 2025 has the following features:
Hardware requirements
edit| Hardware | Minimum requirement |
|---|---|
| CPU | x86-64-v2 processor, or ARMv8.1 ARM64 processor |
| RAM | 512 MB for Server Core or 2 GB for Server with Desktop Experience |
| Hard disk space | At least 32 GB free space |
| Display | 1024 x 768 pixels resolution (only required for certain features) |
| Network | * A wireless adapter that supports 802.11, or |
| Firmware | UEFI 2.3.1c-based system and firmware that supports secure boot (only required for certain features) ARM64 versions of Windows Server 2025 requires UEFI firmware with ACPI protocol |
| Security | Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (only required for certain features) |
References
edit- ^ RM, StaceyCL. "Announcing Windows Server Build 26236". Microsoft Tech Community. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ Lee, Brandon (September 19, 2023). "Windows Server 2025: Initial Glimpse with New Domain Functional Level". Virtualization Howto. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ "Windows Server updates can now be installed automatically". Techzine Europe. January 29, 2024.
- ^ "Microsoft Server 2025; Important information about Windows Server 2025". June 28, 2024.
- ^ Udin, Efe (February 12, 2024). "Microsoft confirms sudo command will not be available on Windows Server". Gizchina.com.
- ^ "Windows Server Preview Build 26040 adds Server Flighting; Windows Server 2025 branding". Neowin. March 13, 2024.
- ^ a b "Windows Server 2025 Insider Preview Now Released -- Redmondmag.com". Redmondmag.
- ^ "Windows Server 2025: Everything we know". softtrader.eu.
- ^ "Hardware requirements for Windows Server". Windows Server Portal. Microsoft. August 2, 2024. Retrieved October 12, 2024 – via Microsoft Learn.
- ^ "Windows Server 2025 system requirements?".