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Windows Server 2022
Version of the Windows NT operating system
The logo for Windows Server 2022 featuring the same symbol and font from earlier Windows NT releases such as Windows 8 and 10.
Windows Server 2022 desktop with Start menu which looks similar to the Windows 10 desktop and Start menu.
DeveloperMicrosoft
Written inC, C++, Rust, C#, Assembly language
OS familyWindows Server
Working stateCurrent
Source modelClosed-source
General
availability		August 18, 2021; 2 years ago (2021-08-18) (Official release)[1]
Latest release21H2 (10.0.20348.2227) (January 9, 2024; 5 days ago (2024-01-09)[2]) [±]
Marketing targetBusiness
Available in110 languages
Update method
Package managerWindows Package Manager
Platformsx86-64
Kernel typeHybrid (Windows NT kernel)
Default
user interface		Windows Shell
LicenseProprietary
Preceded byWindows Server 2019 (2018)
Official websitewww.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-server-2022
Support status
Start date: August 18, 2021; 2 years ago (2021-08-18)[1]

Mainstream support: Until October 13, 2026; 2 years' time (2026-10-13)

Extended support: Until October 14, 2031; 7 years' time (2031-10-14)[3]
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Windows Server 2022 is the 10th 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. It was announced at Microsoft's Ignite event from March 2-4, 2021.[4] It was released on August 18, 2021,[1][3] almost 3 years after Windows Server 2019, and a few months before the Windows 11 operating system.

Windows Server 2022 is based on the "Iron" codebase.[5] Its updates are incompatible with the Windows 10 operating system, as the "Iron" codebase was not used for it.[5] Like its predecessor, Windows Server 2019, it requires x64 processors.

History

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On February 22, 2021, Microsoft announced Windows Server 2022 would release on March 2.[4]

On March 3, 2021, Microsoft announced Windows Server 2022 would release as a preview build on Windows Update. Windows Server 2022 was launched for customer availability on August 18, 2021.[1][3]

In September 2021, Microsoft announced the release of SQL Server 2022, which would later be released in March 2022.[6]

In June 2022, Microsoft released optional "C" updates for users to test upcoming fixes for Windows Server 2022 (KB5014665). While these optional "C" updates address connectivity issues when using Wi-Fi hotspots from the Wi-Fi Alliance after installing Windows NT updates, there have also been reported issues with LLTP/SSTP VPN clients and RDP failing to connect after deploying these optional "C" updates.[7]

A Microsoft Edge showing the Wikipedia and Taskbar in Windows Server 2022

Features

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Windows Server 2022 has the following features:[8][6]

Security

Storage

Cloud

Software

Editions

Essentials

Only available through Microsoft OEM partners.[13]

Standard

Datacenter

Azure Datacenter

Hardware requirements

Minimum

Hardware Requirement
CPU 1.4 GHz x86-64 processor
RAM 2 GB
Disk/Disc At least 32 GB free space
GDR 1024 x 768 pixels display
Network
  • A wireless adapter that supports 802.11, or
  • An Ethernet adapter capable of at least 1 Gbit per second throughput, or
  • NIC card with a minimum bandwidth of 1 Gbit[6]
Firmware UEFI 2.3.1c-based system and firmware that supports secure boot (only required for certain features)
Security Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (only required for certain features)
Sources:[14][17]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Windows Server release information". Microsoft Docs. December 23, 2021. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
  2. ^ "January 9, 2024—KB5034129 (OS Build 20348.2227)". Microsoft Support. Microsoft.
  3. ^ a b c GitHub-Name. "Windows Server 2022 - Microsoft Lifecycle". Microsoft Docs. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Announcing Windows Server 2022—now in preview". Microsoft Windows Server Blog. March 2, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  5. ^ a b Bowden, Zac (December 14, 2020). "Microsoft releases final Windows 10 'Iron' build to Insiders in the Dev Channel". Windows Central.
  6. ^ a b c d e "10 New Things in Windows Server 2022 to Know". Geekflare. November 11, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  7. ^ Sergiu Gatlan (June 24, 2022). "June Windows preview updates fix VPN, RDP, RRAS, and Wi-Fi issues". Bleeping Computer. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  8. ^ dknappettmsft. "What's new in Windows Server 2022". Microsoft Docs. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  9. ^ "Announcing Windows Server 2022—now in preview". Microsoft Windows Server Blog. March 2, 2021.
  10. ^ "Protect your infrastructure with Secured-core server". TECHCOMMUNITY.MICROSOFT.COM. March 2, 2021.
  11. ^ a b c robinharwood. "What's new in Windows Server 2022". learn.microsoft.com. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
  12. ^ "Windows Server 2022 has Very Interesting Security Features". Altaro DOJO | Hyper-V. October 22, 2021. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
  13. ^ "Windows Server 2022 Licensing & Pricing | Microsoft". www.microsoft.com. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
  14. ^ a b Simon Bisson (September 30, 2021). "Windows Server 2022: A cheat sheet". TechRepublic. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  15. ^ Posey, Brian (January 28, 2022). "Compare the features in the Windows Server 2022 editions". TechTarget. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  16. ^ "Pricing and licensing for Windows Server 2022". Microsoft. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  17. ^ dknappettmsft (December 23, 2021). "Hardware requirements for Windows Server". Microsoft Docs. Retrieved January 12, 2022.

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