Microsoft Windows Server Team articles
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.
Get answers to “Now what?” for Windows Server 2008 end of support
Our 2008 server products were great for their time, but newer versions of Windows Server offer tremendous improvements in performance and efficiency compared to the Windows Server of 10 years ago.
It’s sunset time for Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2
The 2008 family of server products have had a tremendous run. But all good things come to an end, right? On January 14, 2020, support ends for Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2, which means no more security updates, potentially leaving you vulnerable to security and compliance issues.
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.
Introducing Windows Server System Insights
Today we’re releasing another build of the Windows Server 2019 preview for Windows Insiders. As you may remember, Windows Server 2019 was announced a couple months ago and will be generally available later this year...
Windows Server 2008 SP2 servicing changes
We are moving to a rollup model for Windows Server 2008 SP2. The initial preview of the monthly quality rollup will be released on Tuesday, August 21, 2018...
Building the Windows Admin Center ecosystem with partners – SDK preview release
It’s been an amazing three weeks since the announcement of Windows Admin Center, the future of Windows Server and Windows management for IT admins. We’re continuing to see tremendous adoption from customers...
Microsoft Pre-Build update: Developer innovation with Windows Server 2019 and Azure
This blog post was co-authored by Taylor Brown, Principal Program Manager Lead, Windows Server and Monojit Bhattacharya, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Windows Server. Enterprises are adopting digital transformation to engage end users, offer competitive products, empower their employees, and improve operations.
Announcing Windows Admin Center: Our reimagined management experience
At Ignite 2017, we unveiled and showcased the technical preview of Project “Honolulu” to the world for the first time. It sparked a flame of excitement in IT admins’ hearts...
Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel update
Windows Server, version 1803 is now generally available for Software Assurance customers. You can access the VLSC portal to download the bits. Azure customers will soon be able to deploy this release...