Windows Server 2025 vs 2022: Detailed Overview

Windows Server 2025 represents the next evolution of Microsoft’s server operating system, aiming to enhance security, performance, scalability, and IT infrastructure management. This blog post will provide a detailed comparison of Windows Server 2025 and its predecessor, Windows Server 2022.

Windows Server 2022: A Recap

Windows Server 2022 is built on the strong foundation of Windows Server 2019 and brings many innovations on three key themes: security, Azure hybrid integration and management, and application platform.

Here are some of the key features of Windows Server 2022:

  • Azure Edition: Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition helps you use the benefits of cloud to keep your VMs up to date while minimizing downtime.
  • Hotpatching: This feature is available for Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition.
  • SMB over QUIC: This feature is available for Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition.
  • Software-defined Networking: This feature is available for Windows Server 2022 Datacenter.
  • Storage Replica: This feature is available for all editions of Windows Server 2022.

Windows Server 2025: What’s New?

Windows Server 2025 is driven by your feedback and your desire to embrace a hybrid, adaptive cloud. Here are a few areas Microsoft is investing in:

  • Windows Server Hotpatching for everyone: This feature allows for seamless updates to your server without the need for a reboot.
  • Next Generation Active Directory and SMB: These features aim to enhance the security and efficiency of your network infrastructure.
  • Mission Critical Data & Storage: This feature focuses on improving the reliability and performance of your data storage.
  • Hyper-V & AI: This feature aims to integrate artificial intelligence capabilities into your virtual machines.

Comparison of Windows Server 2022 and 2025

Here’s a comparison of the features available in Windows Server 2022 and 2025:

FeatureWindows Server 2022Windows Server 2025
Azure EditionYesYes
HotpatchingDatacenter: Azure EditionAll editions
SMB over QUICDatacenter: Azure EditionAll editions
Software-defined NetworkingDatacenterAll editions
Storage ReplicaAll editionsAll editions

In conclusion, Windows Server 2025 builds upon the strong foundation of Windows Server 2022 and introduces several new features and enhancements. By understanding the differences between these two versions, IT professionals can make informed decisions about upgrading their server infrastructure.

Stay tuned for more detailed posts about each of these features in the coming weeks!

For more information, please visit the official announcement.

Author: Robert Smit [MVP]

Robert Smit is Senior Technical Evangelist and is a current Microsoft MVP in Clustering as of 2009. Robert has over 20 years experience in IT with experience in the educational, health-care and finance industries. Robert’s past IT experience in the trenches of IT gives him the knowledge and insight that allows him to communicate effectively with IT professionals who are trying to address real concerns around business continuity, disaster recovery and regulatory compliance issues. Robert holds the following certifications: MCT - Microsoft Certified Trainer, MCTS - Windows Server Virtualization, MCSE, MCSA and MCPS. He is an active participant in the Microsoft newsgroup community and is currently focused on Hyper-V, Failover Clustering, SQL Server, Azure and all things related to Cloud Computing and Infrastructure Optimalization. Follow Robert on Twitter @ClusterMVP Or follow his blog https://robertsmit.wordpress.com Linkedin Profile Http://nl.linkedin.com/in/robertsmit Robert is also capable of transferring his knowledge to others which is a rare feature in the field of IT. He makes a point of not only solving issues but also of giving on the job training of his colleagues. A customer says " Robert has been a big influence on our technical staff and I have to come to know him as a brilliant specialist concerning Microsoft Products. He was Capable with his in-depth knowledge of Microsoft products to troubleshoot problems and develop our infrastructure to a higher level. I would certainly hire him again in the future. " Details of the Recommendation: "I have been coordinating with Robert implementing a very complex system. Although he was primarily a Microsoft infrastructure specialist; he was able to understand and debug .Net based complext Windows applications and websites. His input to improve performance of applications proved very helpful for the success of our project

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