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Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Key Features

Windows Server 2022 builds on the features of Windows Server 2019, with added improvements in security, hybrid capabilities, and application platform enhancements. Here are some of the key features:

1. Enhanced Security

  • Secured-Core Server: Combines advanced security capabilities across hardware, firmware, and OS to defend against attacks, particularly at the boot level. This feature includes secure boot, TPM 2.0, System Guard, and hypervisor-based security.
  • Hardware Root of Trust: Hardware-backed security that starts the trust chain in hardware rather than in software, reducing the risk of firmware-level attacks.
  • Virtualization-Based Security (VBS): Uses virtualization to isolate critical security processes from the OS, protecting against sophisticated malware.
  • Hypervisor-Protected Code Integrity (HVCI): Protects against kernel-level attacks by preventing malicious code from executing within the OS kernel.
  • TLS 1.3 Support: Enhanced security for data in transit with improved performance and reduced latency, as TLS 1.3 reduces the steps needed to establish secure connections.
  • Encrypted DNS (DNS-over-HTTPS): Encrypts DNS queries to improve security and privacy by preventing eavesdropping and manipulation of DNS data.

2. Hybrid Cloud Integration with Azure

  • Azure Arc Compatibility: Allows Windows Server 2022 to be managed directly from Azure, enabling organizations to unify management of on-premises and cloud resources.
  • Azure Automanage: Simplifies Windows Server management by automating best practices such as backup, monitoring, and security configuration.
  • Improved Azure File Sync: Enhanced for better performance, which allows files to be synchronized between on-premises Windows Server and Azure, providing seamless file access across environments.
  • Hotpatching (Azure-only): Allows updates to be installed on Windows Server Azure Edition VMs without requiring a restart, minimizing downtime.

3. Improved Storage Capabilities

  • Storage Migration Service Enhancements: Now allows the migration of storage from on-premises, older Windows Server versions, or Linux servers to Windows Server 2022. Supports additional storage scenarios and management features, simplifying the migration process.
  • Storage Replica Updates: Storage Replica has improved performance and provides more flexibility in disaster recovery by replicating data at a granular level.
  • SMB Compression: The SMB (Server Message Block) protocol now supports compression, which can reduce network load and improve the transfer speed of large files by compressing them during transmission.

4. Enhanced Application Platform

  • Windows Containers Improvements: Performance and compatibility enhancements for Windows Containers, including a 30% reduction in container image size and faster application startup.
  • Kubernetes Compatibility: Expanded Kubernetes support with simplified network policies and support for HostProcess containers, which can run system-level processes within Kubernetes clusters.
  • Support for .NET Applications: Simplified application deployment for .NET applications and enhancements for developers working on microservices architectures.
  • Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) 2 Integration: Deeper integration of WSL 2 for running Linux distributions natively on Windows Server, making it easier to run and manage Linux workloads on Windows.

5. Networking Enhancements

  • UDP Performance Improvements: Significant improvements for UDP (User Datagram Protocol) performance, benefiting real-time and latency-sensitive applications like streaming and gaming.
  • TCP HyStart++ and RACK: Enhancements to the TCP stack with TCP HyStart++ (a mechanism to reduce packet loss) and RACK (Recent ACKnowledgment) to improve network performance and reduce retransmission times.
  • QUIC Protocol Support: Adds support for the new QUIC (Quick UDP Internet Connections) protocol, which is designed to improve the performance of web applications by reducing latency, especially over congested networks.

6. Improved Virtualization and Hyper-V

  • Nested Virtualization for AMD Processors: Nested virtualization, previously only supported on Intel processors, is now available on AMD, allowing organizations to create virtual environments within virtualized infrastructure.
  • Enhanced VM Boot Performance: Windows Server 2022 has optimized boot times for virtual machines, enabling faster startup and improved performance in virtualized environments.
  • Virtual Switch Enhancements: The virtual switch in Hyper-V has improved for better throughput and reliability, benefiting network performance for virtualized workloads.

7. Windows Admin Center Enhancements

  • Better Integration with Azure Services: Windows Admin Center (WAC) in Windows Server 2022 includes deeper integration with Azure, allowing for easier management of Azure services such as Azure Backup, Azure Monitor, and Azure Security Center.
  • Simplified Management Tools: Enhanced tools for server management, including new capabilities to manage Storage Migration Service, Hyper-V, and Azure-connected services, directly from WAC.

8. Support for Large-Scale and Specialized Workloads

  • Increased Support for Large-scale Workloads: Windows Server 2022 has expanded support for up to 48 TB of memory, 2,048 logical cores, and 64 sockets, enabling it to handle intensive workloads.
  • High-Performance Applications: Optimized to support data-center workloads requiring high performance and scalability, such as large databases and high-computing applications.
  • Secured-Core Enhancements for Workload Isolation: Enhanced security and isolation for sensitive workloads that require a high level of protection against attacks, ideal for industries that manage sensitive data.

9. Extended Support and Lifecycle

  • Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC): Windows Server 2022 is an LTSC release, providing 10 years of support (5 years mainstream and 5 years extended), making it a stable, long-term choice for businesses needing reliability.

Summary of Key Features in Windows Server 2022

Feature Details
Secured-Core Server Advanced security across firmware and OS
Azure Integration Azure Arc, Automanage, and File Sync
Storage Enhancements Storage Migration Service, SMB Compression
Improved Containers Smaller, faster containers, Kubernetes
Networking Enhancements UDP and TCP improvements, QUIC support
Virtualization AMD Nested Virtualization, Hyper-V updates
Windows Admin Center Deeper Azure integration, management tools
Workload Support Expanded memory and logical core support

Windows Server 2022’s new features make it an ideal choice for organizations that prioritize security, hybrid cloud capabilities, and modern, scalable application support.

Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Editions Comparison

Feature / Edition

Essentials

Standard

Datacenter

Datacenter: Azure Edition

Target Audience

Small businesses

General-purpose workloads

Enterprise & datacenter environments

Cloud-connected datacenters (Azure VMs)

Max Users / Devices

25 users / 50 devices

Unlimited (requires CALs)

Unlimited (requires CALs)

Unlimited (requires CALs)

Licensing Model

Per server (no CALs)

Core-based + CALs

Core-based + CALs

Core-based + CALs (Azure only)

Virtualization Rights

1 VM or 1 physical instance

2 VMs + 1 Hyper-V host

Unlimited VMs + Hyper-V hosts

Unlimited VMs + additional cloud features

Hyper-V Support

Limited

Full

Full

Full

Windows Admin Center

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Shielded VMs

No

No

Yes

Yes

Storage Spaces Direct (S2D)

No

No

Yes

Yes

Storage Replica

No

1 volume, up to 2 TB

Unlimited

Unlimited

Software-Defined Networking (SDN)

No

No

Yes

Yes

SMB over QUIC

No

No

No

Yes

Hotpatching (no reboot updates)

No

No

No

Yes

ReFS (Resilient File System)

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Containers Support

No

Yes (limited)

Yes (unlimited)

Yes (unlimited)

Azure Hybrid Services Support

Basic

Full

Full

Full + optimized for Azure

Desktop Experience Option

Included only

Optional

Optional

Optional

Maximum RAM Support

64 GB

24 TB

48 TB

48 TB

Maximum Logical Processors

64

512

640

640

Installation Options

Desktop Experience only

Core / Desktop Experience

Core / Desktop Experience

Core / Desktop Experience (Azure VMs only)

 

Compare between Windows server 2022 Standard vs Datacenter:

Category Windows Server 2022 Standard Windows Server 2022 Datacenter
Edition Type General-purpose server OS for limited virtualization Advanced server OS for highly virtualized or software-defined environments
Release Year 2021 2021
Kernel Version Windows NT 10.0 (Based on Windows 10 21H2 core) Windows NT 10.0 (Based on Windows 10 21H2 core)
Architecture 64-bit (x64) only 64-bit (x64) only
Installation Options Server Core / Desktop Experience Server Core / Desktop Experience
Licensing Model Per Core + CAL Per Core + CAL
Minimum Core Licenses 16 cores per server (8 per CPU minimum) 16 cores per server (8 per CPU minimum)
Client Access Licenses (CALs) Required Required
Servicing Channel LTSC LTSC
Support Lifecycle Mainstream: until Oct 13, 2026Extended: until Oct 14, 2031 Mainstream: until Oct 13, 2026Extended: until Oct 14, 2031

System Requirements (Same for Both Editions):

Component Minimum Requirement
Processor (CPU) 1.4 GHz 64-bit processor, x64 architecture
RAM 512 MB (Core) / 2 GB (with Desktop Experience)
Storage Minimum 32 GB (more recommended for updates/logs)
Firmware UEFI 2.3.1c and Secure Boot capable
TPM TPM 2.0 recommended (for secured-core)
Network Adapter 1 Gbps Ethernet minimum
Display Super VGA (1024x768) or higher
File Systems NTFS, ReFS, FAT32, exFAT

Core Feature Comparison:

Feature / Capability Standard Edition Datacenter Edition
Virtualization Rights 2 Virtual Machines (VMs) + 1 Hyper-V host per license Unlimited VMs + 1 Hyper-V host
Hyper-V Role
Containers (Windows) Unlimited Unlimited
Containers (Hyper-V) 2 only Unlimited
Shielded Virtual Machines
Automatic VM Activation (AVMA)
Failover Clustering
Cluster Sets
Host Guardian Service
Nested Virtualization
Persistent Memory (PMEM)
Storage Replica 1 partnership (2 TB volume limit) Unlimited
Storage Spaces Direct (S2D)
Storage Bus Cache
Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
Software-Defined Storage
Storage Migration Service
Storage Replica Compression
ReFS (Resilient File System) Basic support Full support with deduplication
Data Deduplication (NTFS/ReFS)
Clustered Shared Volumes (CSV)
Storage Tiering
Network Controller Role
Direct Storage / SMB Direct (RDMA)
SMB Compression
SMB Encryption (AES-256)
SMB over QUIC  (Azure Edition only)
Disaggregated Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI)
Dynamic Processor Compatibility
Live Migration (Hyper-V)
Cluster-Aware Updating (CAU)
Host Resource Protection
Windows Containers on Kubernetes

Azure & Hybrid Integration:

Feature Standard Datacenter
Azure Arc Integration
Azure Automanage ✅ (via Azure Edition)
Azure Backup / Site Recovery
Azure Hybrid Benefit
Azure Policy / Monitor Integration
Azure Stack HCI Connectivity
Hotpatching  (Azure Edition only)

Storage & File System Capabilities:

Feature Standard Datacenter
ReFS (Resilient File System) Basic Advanced (with deduplication)
NTFS
Storage Spaces Direct (S2D)
Storage Bus Cache
Data Deduplication
Storage Replica Limited (1 partnership, 2 TB limit) Unlimited
Storage Tiering
Storage Migration Service
SMB Compression / Encryption
File Server Resource Manager (FSRM)

Virtualization, Hyper-V, and Containers:

Feature Standard Datacenter
Hyper-V Role
Nested Virtualization
Virtual TPM for VMs
Shielded Virtual Machines
Hyper-V Containers 2 only Unlimited
Windows Containers Unlimited Unlimited
Live Migration
Shared Nothing Live Migration
Hyper-V Replica
Automatic VM Activation (AVMA)

Networking & Protocol Enhancements:

Feature Standard Datacenter
IPv6 Dual Stack
RDMA (SMB Direct)
QoS (Quality of Service)
Software-defined Networking (SDN)
Network Controller Role
DNS Policies / DNS-over-HTTPS
HTTP/2 + TLS 1.3
Kernel TLS (kTLS)

Management & Tools:

Tool Standard Datacenter
Windows Admin Center (WAC)
Server Manager
PowerShell 7.x / DSC
Group Policy Management Console (GPMC)
System Center 2022 Integration
Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL 2)

Hardware & Scalability Limits:

Hardware Limit Standard Datacenter
Logical Processors Up to 2048 Up to 2048
Physical Memory (RAM) Up to 48 TB Up to 48 TB
Failover Cluster Nodes Up to 64 Up to 64
Max VMs per Host 2 Unlimited
Max VM RAM 12 TB 12 TB
Max Virtual Network Adapters per VM 32 32

Licensing & Usage:

Item Standard Datacenter
Licensing Model Per Core + CAL Per Core + CAL
Minimum Core Licenses 16 per server (8 per CPU) Same
Included Virtual Machines 2 Unlimited
Containers (Hyper-V) 2 Unlimited
Client Access Licenses (CALs) Required Required
Azure Hybrid Benefit Eligible
Activation Methods MAK / KMS / Active Directory Based MAK / KMS / AVMA

Summary — Key Differences:

Category Winner / Key Difference Notes
Virtualization ? Datacenter Unlimited VMs vs 2 VMs
Storage (S2D, Deduplication) ? Datacenter Full support
SDN & Software-defined Storage ? Datacenter Exclusive
Shielded VMs ? Datacenter Security for VMs
Storage Replica Limit ? Datacenter No limit
Automatic VM Activation ? Datacenter Easier VM licensing
Price Efficiency ? Standard Lower cost, simpler
Ideal Use Case ? Small/medium workloads ? Enterprise & Datacenter

 

Edition Summary:

Use Case Recommended Edition Why
File, print, domain controller, small workloads Standard Cost-effective, sufficient features
Virtualized environments, clustering, HCI Datacenter Unlimited virtualization, SDN, S2D
Cloud-connected, Azure hybrid workloads Datacenter (Azure Edition) Adds Hotpatching & SMB over QUIC

 

Windows Server 2022 comes in two primary editions: Standard and Datacenter. Both provide essential features for businesses but are tailored for different workloads. The Standard edition suits businesses with minimal virtualization needs, while Datacenter is ideal for highly virtualized and data-intensive environments. Here’s a full comparison between them:

1. Virtualization Rights

  • Standard Edition:
    • Allows two virtual machines (VMs) and one Hyper-V host instance per license.
    • Suitable for environments with limited virtualization needs.
  • Datacenter Edition:
    • Offers unlimited VMs per license, providing greater flexibility for virtualized workloads.
    • Ideal for heavily virtualized data centers or large enterprises with extensive VM deployments.

2. Storage Features

  • Storage Spaces Direct (S2D):
    • Standard: Not available, limiting high-availability storage options.
    • Datacenter: Fully supports S2D, enabling scalable, high-availability, software-defined storage solutions, including failover clustering for resilient storage.
  • Storage Replica:
    • Standard: Supports replication but limited to a single 2 TB volume.
    • Datacenter: Allows unlimited volume replication, with both synchronous and asynchronous replication options, providing more robust disaster recovery options.

3. Software-Defined Networking (SDN)

  • Standard Edition:
    • Does not include SDN, restricting advanced network virtualization and encryption features.
  • Datacenter Edition:
    • Fully supports Software-Defined Networking (SDN), offering features like virtual network encryption, load balancing, and centralized network management for complex networking requirements in multi-tenant or hybrid cloud setups.

4. Containers

  • Standard Edition:
    • Limited to up to two Windows Server containers. Ideal for smaller, less complex containerized workloads.
  • Datacenter Edition:
    • Allows unlimited containers, including both Windows and Hyper-V containers, which is advantageous for large-scale containerized applications or microservices architectures.

5. Shielded Virtual Machines

  • Standard Edition:
    • Does not support Shielded VMs, which are used for advanced VM security in multi-tenant environments.
  • Datacenter Edition:
    • Supports Shielded VMs, providing enhanced protection for virtual machines by encrypting VM states, protecting data and preventing tampering—ideal for sensitive or regulated environments.

6. Deduplication and Compression on ReFS (Resilient File System)

  • Standard Edition:
    • Does not support deduplication and compression on ReFS, which limits storage efficiency for certain types of data.
  • Datacenter Edition:
    • Supports deduplication and compression on ReFS, offering significant storage savings, especially useful for large volumes and archive data.

7. Networking and Performance Improvements

  • Network Controller:
    • Standard: Does not include a network controller.
    • Datacenter: Includes a Network Controller, which centralizes configuration and management of network infrastructure, allowing for more efficient control over complex networking environments.
  • UDP Performance Improvements, QUIC Support:
    • Both Standard and Datacenter include improved UDP performance and support for the QUIC protocol, enhancing real-time application performance over congested networks.

8. Security Features

  • Secured-Core Server:
    • Both editions support Secured-Core Server capabilities, which include hardware, firmware, and OS-level protections against threats.
  • Advanced Threat Protection (ATP):
    • Available in both editions, offering enhanced security monitoring and endpoint protection.

9. Windows Admin Center Integration

  • Both editions support integration with Windows Admin Center, allowing centralized management for both on-premises and cloud-based resources.

10. Azure Integration and Hybrid Cloud

  • Both Standard and Datacenter editions integrate with Azure Arc and support Azure Automanage, Azure File Sync, and Azure Hybrid Benefit for seamless cloud connectivity and management.

11. Hotpatching (Azure-only feature)

  • Standard: Not available.
  • Datacenter Azure Edition: Supports Hotpatching, allowing updates to be installed on Azure VMs without requiring a reboot, reducing downtime in cloud environments.

12. Cost and Licensing

  • Standard Edition:
    • Lower cost, with licensing per core, and suitable for businesses with minimal VM and advanced storage/networking needs.
  • Datacenter Edition:
    • Higher cost due to extensive virtualization rights and additional features.
    • Suitable for enterprises with high-density virtualized environments, advanced storage requirements, and complex networking needs.

Summary Table

Feature Standard Edition Datacenter Edition
Virtual Machines 2 VMs + 1 Hyper-V host Unlimited VMs
Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) Not available Available
Storage Replica Single 2 TB volume Unlimited volumes
Software-Defined Networking Not available Available
Shielded VMs Not available Available
Containers Up to 2 containers Unlimited containers
Deduplication on ReFS Not available Available
Network Controller Not available Available
Secured-Core Server Available Available
Hotpatching Not available Available in Datacenter Azure only
Cost Lower Higher
Ideal For Minimal virtualization needs High-density virtualized environments

Conclusion

  • Standard Edition is a cost-effective solution for smaller businesses or organizations that need limited virtualization and basic storage/networking features.
  • Datacenter Edition is best suited for larger enterprises, data centers, and organizations with high-density virtualization, requiring advanced storage, security, and network functionality.

System requirement for windows server 2022:

The system requirements for Windows Server 2022 ensure that your hardware meets the necessary performance, storage, and compatibility standards. Here are the full details:

1. Processor Requirements

  • Minimum Processor:
    • 1.4 GHz 64-bit processor, compatible with x64 architecture.
  • Recommended Processor:
    • 3.1 GHz or faster, with at least 2 cores per processor.
  • Supported Processors:
    • Only processors with x64 architecture are supported.
    • Secured-Core Server features require processors that support Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 and UEFI firmware.
  • Additional Requirements for Hyper-V:
    • Hyper-V requires a 64-bit processor with Second Level Address Translation (SLAT).
    • Data Execution Prevention (DEP) must be enabled.

2. RAM Requirements

  • Minimum RAM:
    • 512 MB (for Standard and Datacenter editions).
    • Desktop Experience installations require at least 2 GB of RAM.
  • Recommended RAM:
    • 4 GB or higher for better performance.
  • Additional Memory Requirements:
    • Systems running with ECC (Error Correcting Code) memory are preferred to improve reliability.

3. Storage Requirements

  • Minimum Disk Space:
    • 32 GB (bare minimum, mainly for Server Core installations).
    • 32 GB of free storage is required for Server Core installation.
    • Desktop Experience installation requires at least 32 GB, but 40 GB or more is recommended.
  • Recommended Disk Space:
    • 64 GB or more for production servers to allow for future updates, logs, and other storage needs.
  • Additional Storage Considerations:
    • Installing Windows Server over a network or using larger drives may require more disk space.
    • A UEFI-compliant firmware with Secure Boot capability is required for Secured-Core functionality.
    • TPM 2.0 is required for encrypted drives.

4. Network Requirements

  • Minimum Network Adapter:
    • At least one Ethernet adapter with a minimum bandwidth of 1 Gbps.
  • Recommended Network Adapter:
    • 10 Gbps network adapters are recommended for high-performance networks and virtualized environments.
  • Additional Network Considerations:
    • Network adapters should support PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) boot if you are deploying the server over the network.
    • Network Interface Card (NIC) should support Wake on LAN for network management and TCP/IP offloading capabilities.

5. Firmware and Security Requirements

  • UEFI Firmware with Secure Boot:
    • Required for Secured-Core Server functionality.
  • TPM (Trusted Platform Module):
    • TPM 2.0 is required for Secured-Core Server features, like BitLocker and other security tools.

6. Graphics Requirements

  • Basic Graphics Adapter:
    • Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution monitor.
  • Recommended Graphics:
    • A DirectX 9-compatible GPU with WDDM 1.0 driver for better display performance if using Desktop Experience.

7. Optional Components Requirements

  • Optical Drive:
    • Not required, but an optional DVD drive is recommended if you plan to install from DVD media.
  • Internet Access:
    • Required for activation, updates, and optional features like Windows Admin Center integration with Azure.

Summary of System Requirements

Component Minimum Requirement Recommended Requirement
Processor 1.4 GHz 64-bit, x64 compatible 3.1 GHz or faster, 2 cores per CPU
RAM 512 MB (2 GB for Desktop Experience) 4 GB or higher
Disk Space 32 GB (40+ GB for Desktop Experience) 64 GB or more
Network Adapter 1 Gbps Ethernet adapter 10 Gbps for high-performance setups
Firmware UEFI, Secure Boot capable UEFI, Secure Boot with TPM 2.0
Graphics VGA 800 x 600 DirectX 9 compatible with WDDM 1.0
Additional TPM 2.0 (for security features) Network PXE boot, ECC memory

Notes

  • Storage Consideration: More storage may be required for systems with frequent updates and if additional server roles are installed.
  • Processor Compatibility: Windows Server 2022 supports only x64 processors, so it is incompatible with 32-bit or IA-64 architecture.
  • Dynamic RAM for VMs: If using Hyper-V, the system should support Dynamic RAM for memory allocation flexibility across VMs.
  • Enhanced Security Requirements: UEFI firmware, TPM 2.0, and Secure Boot are essential for activating Secured-Core Server and advanced security features in Windows Server 2022.

These requirements ensure that Windows Server 2022 runs smoothly and securely, especially in virtualized or high-security environments.

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