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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 | |
Developer | Microsoft |
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Written in | C, C++, Rust, C#, Assembly language |
OS family | Windows Server |
Working state | Current |
Source model | Closed-source |
General availability | August 18, 2021 (2021-08-18) |
Latest release | 21H2 (10.0.20348.2461) (May 14, 2024 (2024-05-14)) |
Marketing target | Business |
Available in | 110 languages |
Update method | |
Package manager | Windows Package Manager |
Platforms | x86-64 |
Kernel type | Hybrid (Windows NT kernel) |
Default user interface | Windows Shell |
License | Proprietary |
Preceded by | Windows Server 2019 (2018) |
Official website | microsoft.com/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-server-2022 |
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Windows Server 2022 is the thirteenth 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. It was released on August 18, 2021, 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. Its updates are incompatible with the Windows 10 operating system, as the "Iron" codebase was not used for it. Like its predecessor, Windows Server 2019, it requires x64 processors.
Microsoft announced Windows Server 2022 on February 22, 2021, scheduled for March 2. On March 3, Microsoft the company started distributing preview build on Windows Update. Windows Server 2022 reached general availability on August 18, 2021.
In June 2022, as a part of its monthly schedule for preview updates (also known as the "C updates"), Microsoft released KB5014665 to test upcoming fixes for Windows Server 2022. The update aimed to address connectivity issues with RDP, RRAS, SSTP VPN clients, and Wi-Fi hotspots.
Microsoft Edge, showing Wikipedia on Windows Server 2022 (The Windows taskbar is visible at the bottom.)Windows Server 2022 has the following features:
Hardware | Minimum requirement |
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CPU | 1.4 GHz x86-64 processor |
RAM | 2 GB |
Hard disk space | At least 32 GB free space |
Display | 1024 x 768 pixels resolution |
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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) |
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