Window Server Datacenter

Windows Server Datacenter Edition is designed for highly virtualized environments, providing advanced features, unlimited virtualization rights, and enhanced security. Below is a breakdown of the different versions:

Windows Server Datacenter 2024 (Upcoming/Expected Features)

Expected to be released in 2024, this version will bring further enhancements to security, cloud integration, and AI-driven automation.

• Cloud & Hybrid Enhancements – Deeper integration with Azure for hybrid workloads

• AI & Automation – More AI-powered management features

• Security Improvements – Enhanced multi-layer security, Zero Trust security model

• Performance & Scalability – Improvements for high-demand workloads

• Enhanced Containers & Kubernetes Support

Windows Server Datacenter 2022

Released in August 2021, this version focuses on hybrid capabilities, security, and container improvements.

• Secured-Core Server – Advanced security with hardware and software integration

• Hybrid Cloud with Azure Arc – Manage on-premise and cloud workloads

• Hotpatching – Reduce downtime by applying patches without restarting

• Enhanced Windows Admin Center – Improved management interface

• Improved Containers & Kubernetes – Better performance and compatibility

• Storage Migration Services Enhancements – Easier data migration

Windows Server Datacenter 2019

Released in October 2018, Windows Server 2019 introduced several improvements in hybrid cloud, security, and Linux support.

• Windows Defender ATP (Advanced Threat Protection) – Enhanced security monitoring

• Hybrid Capabilities with Azure – Seamless Azure integration

• Hyper-V & Containers Enhancements – Better container orchestration

• Storage Spaces Direct – Improved software-defined storage solutions

• System Insights – Predictive analytics using AI

Windows Server Datacenter 2016

Released in September 2016, this version brought major innovations in virtualization, storage, networking, and security.

• Nano Server – Lightweight, remotely managed OS mode

• Software-Defined Networking (SDN) – Advanced network management

• Shielded VMs – Improved Hyper-V virtual machine security

• Storage Spaces Direct & Storage Replica – Advanced storage solutions

• Docker Support for Windows Containers