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What Is Windows Server?

You’ve probably heard about Windows Server – Microsoft’s enterprise server counterpart to its end-user client Windows 10 and 11 operating systems. But what is Windows Server exactly and how much do you know about it? Why would you want to install it and use it in your environment? What are the current supported versions and...

About Windows Server

Welcome to the Windows Server category page, your command center for all things related to Microsoft’s powerful server operating systems. Windows Server enables you to manage networks, deploy applications, and secure data with efficiency. Whether you are setting up your first server, optimizing a datacenter, or securing enterprise-level networks, this page offers you tutorials, best practices, and the latest updates. Elevate your skills and infrastructure with the wealth of knowledge and resources available here.

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What Is an Access Control List (ACL)?

An access control list (ACL) is a fundamental component of computer security. ACLs help to control and manage access permissions to organizational resources. In this article, I will explain in detail what an access control list is and how you can use them to secure access to local and networked resources. ACLs are an integral part…

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Microsoft to Add Linux-Like Sudo Command to Windows Server 2025

Microsoft appears to be working on adding sudo command support to Windows Server 2025. The new feature has been spotted in the latest Windows Server preview build and it was shared by the X/Twitter account Albacore last week. The sudo (superuser do) command allows users to execute commands with administrative privileges on a user account….

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First Ring Daily: Windows New Setup

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss the new setup process coming to Windows and Windows Server.

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Microsoft Teases New Features with First Windows Server 2025 Preview Build

Microsoft has recently announced the release of Windows Server Insider Preview Build 26040. The company also revealed the official branding for the upcoming Windows Server product called Windows Server 2025. In November, Microsoft announced that Windows Server 2025 should include several new capabilities for enterprise customers. The release will introduce features like SMB over QUIC,…

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Windows Server Backup: A Step-by-Step Guide

Last Update: Jan 25, 2024

How familiar are you with Windows Server Backup? You may be surprised by its value in your organization. I’ll explain what its main purpose is and how to use it to back up an Active Directory domain controller and fileservers. What is Windows Server Backup? Windows Server has had a built-in backup application since Windows…

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Windows Admin Center 2311 Public Preview: A Deep Dive into Azure Hybrid Services and Tool Advancements

Microsoft has announced that Windows Admin Center version 2311 is available in public preview for commercial customers. The latest update brings new experiences for Azure Arc and Azure Migrate, coupled with enhancements to widely-used tools. “Windows Admin Center provides an Azure Arc for servers onboarding experience through our Azure hybrid center. New in this release,…

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SMB Over QUIC Integration in Windows Server 2025: A Leap for Datacenter Connectivity

Microsoft is planning to add the Server Message Block (SMB) over QUIC technology to all editions of Windows Server 2025. The company is currently testing the feature with select users in Windows Server Insider Datacenter and Standard editions. What is SMB over QUIC? SMB (Server Message Block) is a network file-sharing protocol that allows users…

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Windows Server Docker images

Sponsored: Introduction to Docker Images on Windows Server

Last Update: Nov 14, 2023

Docker Images are the transportable component of containers and provide a template that describes what each container looks like. There are two base Docker images provided by Microsoft, Windows Server 2016 Core and Nano, which can be used as a starting point for your containers.

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Latest Windows Server Updates Trigger Hyper-V VM Boot Problems

Microsoft has acknowledged a new issue that is currently affecting Windows Server 2022 and Windows Server 2019. Found in the latest Patch Tuesday updates released on October 10, this new bug breaks virtual machines (VMs) running on Hyper-V hosts. Specifically, Microsoft says that users might notice that the virtual machines fail to start or are…

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