About Windows Server 2022
For more information:
- Windows Server 2022 on Microsoft.com: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server
- Windows Server 2022 Wikipedia entry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Server_2022
- Windows Server 2022 Security Checklist: https://ncp.nist.gov/checklist/1034
Pros of Windows Server 2022
Windows Server 2022 is a Long-Term Servicing Channel release that offers several benefits to IT professionals 1. Here are some of the key advantages of Windows Server 2022:
- Multi-layered security: Windows Server 2022 features several security advancements, including Secured core server, which means that Microsoft’s hardware partners have provided hardware, firmware and drivers to help customers harden the security of their critical systems. It also includes Secured connectivity, which adds faster and more secure encrypted HTTPS and industry-standard AES-256 encryption with support for server message block (SMB) protocol 1.
- Hybrid capabilities with Azure: With cloud computing becoming more popular, Microsoft is introducing cloud services with on-premises Windows Server 2022 by connecting with Azure Arc to help customers adopt a hybrid or multiload approach 1.
- Scalability and flexibility: Windows Server 2022 is a flexible application platform that allows customers to grow. It supports up to 48TB of memory and 2,048 logical cores running on 64 physical sockets for customers that need Tier1 applications. There are also advancements to Windows containers 1.
Cons of Windows Server 2022
Windows Server 2022 is a Long-Term Servicing Channel release that offers several benefits to IT professionals 1. While it has many advantages, there are some potential drawbacks to consider:
- Management tools: Some of the management tools are still lacking when it comes to remotely managing server core. Some of the more advanced management is nuanced and poorly documented. Anything slightly complex or out of the norm requires a lot of searching 1.
- Cost: Windows Server 2022 can be expensive, especially for small businesses. The cost of licensing can be a significant barrier to entry for some organizations 2.
Overall, Windows Server 2022 is a more secure, hybrid-capable and scalable version of the operating system that can cater to different enterprise use cases 12.
Getting Started
- Windows Server 2022 Versions
- Windows Server 2022 Installation Requirements
- Using Server Manager to install Roles and Features
- Automated and Custom Install Options
Roles & Features
Roles
- Active Directory Certificate Services
- Active Directory Domain Services
- Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services
- Active Directory Rights Management Services
- Device Health Attestation
- DHCP Server
- DNS Server
- File and Storage Services
- Host Guardian Services
- Hyper-V
- Print and Document Services
- Remote Access
- Remote Desktop Services
- Volume Activation Services
- Web Server IIS
- Windows Server Essentials Experience
- Windows Server Update Services