Description

Windows Server 2022 Standard is the LTSC(Long-term Servicing Channel) version. Windows Server 2022 Standard is integrated with multi layer security and Azure hybrid capabilities, with a flexible environment for application modernization. Windows Server 2022 Standard operating system was launched to become the best solution for users in information security protection, focusing on strengthening the safety of many layers, core parts, and other types of connections.

Features of Windows Server 2022 Standard 

1. Improved Security: The new enhanced security capabilities of Windows Server 2022 Standard provide defense-in-depth protection against advanced threats by combining other security features in Windows Server through multiple areas.
2. Azure Hybrid Capabilities: Windows Server 2022 Standard comes with built-in hybrid capabilities that help in increasing your agility and efficiency, which ultimately makes it easy to extend datacenters to Azure. 
3. Flexible Application Platform: Windows Server 2022 Standard introduces various platform improvements for Windows Containers, like Windows Containers’ experience with Kubernetes and application compatibility. 
4. Storage Migration: Windows Server 2022 Standard enhances Storage Migration Services which helps to migrate the storage to Azure or Windows Server from more source locations. User adjustable storage repair speed feature in Windows Server 2022 Standard offers more control over the data resync process.
5. Secured-Core Server: Windows Server 2022 Standard provides Certified Secured-core server hardware from an OEM partner and offers additional security protections to fight against sophisticated attacks.
   
6. TPM(Trusted Platform Module): In Windows Server 2022 Standard TPM 2.0 secure crypto-processor chips providing a guarded, hardware-based store for sensitive cryptographic keys and data, including systems integrity measurements.
7. Firmware Protection: Dynamic Root of Trust for Measurement (DRTM) in Windows Server 2022 Standard enables secured-core server processors to support boot process measurement and verification. Direct Memory Access (DMA) protection supports isolation of driver access to memory.
8. Virtualization-based Security (VBS): Windows Server 2022 Standard supports Hypervisor-Based Code Integrity (HVCI) and Virtualization Based Security (VBS). VBS secures against an entire class of vulnerabilities used in cryptocurrency mining attacks.
9. UDP Performance Enhancements: Windows Server 2022 Standard has the UDP Segmentation Offload (USO), which shifts most of the work required in sending UDP packets to the specialized hardware of the network adapter from the CPU.
10. TCP Performance Enhancements: Windows Server 2022 Standard uses RACK to reduce Retransmit TimeOuts (RTO) and TCP HyStart++ to decrease packet loss during connection start-up.

Product Specifications

System Requirements

Installation and Activation

Microsoft licenses are provided through Microsoft Volume Licensing, allowing businesses to activate multiple devices efficiently. Upon acquiring a Windows Server 2022 Standard license, IT administrators or users will receive detailed instructions and official download links to deploy and activate Windows Server 2022 Standard across the organization, compatible with both new installations and updates.

Compatibility – Official Tool

To install Windows Server 2022 Standard correctly, your computer must meet the minimum system hardware requirements. If your computer falls short of the requirements, the product may not install properly. Actual requirements vary based on your system configuration, applications, and features that are installed.

Microsoft Offers an official tool, the PC Health Check app, to assess your system’s compatibility. We recommend checking compatibility to avoid installation issues. Download and run the PC Health Check app for a hassle-free compatibility check and by thoroughly checking compatibility before deployment, you can reduce the risk of disruptions and ensure a smooth transition to Windows Server 2022 Standard.