Windows Server 2022 Standard

Description

Windows Server 2022 Standard is a powerful and versatile server operating system designed to help businesses run critical workloads with confidence. Offering enhanced security, improved hybrid cloud capabilities, and robust performance features, it’s ideal for organizations looking to modernize their IT infrastructure while keeping costs manageable. Whether you’re running applications on-premises or in a hybrid cloud environment, Windows Server 2022 Standard delivers the tools and flexibility you need to meet the demands of modern business.

Key features of Windows Server 2022 Standard include:

• Enhanced Security: With Windows Server 2022, security is a top priority. Features like secured-core server, Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP), and improved encryption protocols protect your data, applications, and network from evolving threats. It helps safeguard both your on-premises infrastructure and cloud-based environments.
• Hybrid Cloud Integration: Windows Server 2022 is built for hybrid environments. Integration with Microsoft Azure allows for seamless management of both on-premises and cloud workloads, enabling organizations to leverage cloud-based features like Azure Arc, Azure Backup, and disaster recovery.
• Improved Performance: With support for more powerful hardware, improved virtualization, and faster networking, Windows Server 2022 enhances the performance of applications and services. Whether running on physical servers or virtual machines, the system is optimized to handle demanding workloads.
• Storage Enhancements: Windows Server 2022 introduces significant updates to storage, including support for SMB (Server Message Block) compression and improvements to Storage Spaces Direct. These features help enhance the performance and efficiency of large data transfers and storage management.
• Advanced Networking: Take advantage of faster and more efficient networking with improvements in TCP/IP stack performance, better support for hardware-based security features, and more reliable network virtualization. Features like QUIC (Quick UDP Internet Connections) help speed up network performance while enhancing security.
• Windows Admin Center: This centralized management tool gives you a modern, browser-based interface to manage servers, clusters, and hyper-converged infrastructure. It simplifies administrative tasks and provides a streamlined way to monitor, troubleshoot, and configure your IT environment.
• Support for Modern Workloads: Windows Server 2022 provides support for modern applications, including containers, microservices, and Kubernetes. With improved container support, developers can more easily build, deploy, and scale applications across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Scalability and Flexibility: Windows Server 2022 Standard is designed to scale with your business, from small deployments to large enterprise environments. With support for up to 24 TB of RAM and 48 CPUs, it’s ready to handle the most demanding workloads, whether you’re running business-critical applications or virtualization workloads.

Windows Server 2022 Standard is perfect for businesses that need a secure, high-performance platform to run applications, manage resources, and scale their IT infrastructure. Its combination of security features, cloud integration, and performance improvements make it a great choice for organizations looking to embrace the next generation of enterprise server solutions.

System Requirements:

Processor:
1.4 GHz 64-bit processor (2 cores minimum)

Memory (RAM):

• Minimum: 2 GB
• Recommended: 4 GB or more (for better performance, especially with virtualized environments)

Storage:

• Minimum: 32 GB of available disk space
• Additional disk space may be required for certain features or workloads (e.g., virtual machines, large databases, etc.).

Network:

• Gigabit Ethernet adapter or faster is recommended
• Support for PXE boot (Preboot Execution Environment)

Display:

• Super VGA (1024 x 768) or higher resolution monitor

Other Requirements:

• UEFI Firmware: Required for Secure Boot and some advanced features

Optional Features (for virtualized environments or advanced configurations):

• Hyper-V:
  • 64-bit processor with Second Level Address Translation (SLAT) support
  • Minimum of 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended for virtualization)

Graphics Hardware:

• A DirectX 12 compatible graphics card is recommended for certain features.