Windows Server 2025 Standard – future-proof server OS with maximum control

🛡️ Maximum security for your infrastructure

Windows Server 2025 Standard is designed with a strong focus on security. The new generation utilizes technologies like Virtualization-Based Security (VBS), Credential Guard, and Windows Defender System Guard. With support for TPM modules and Secure Boot, protection against firmware attacks is significantly enhanced.

The new Hotpatching feature allows for security patches to be applied without rebooting the server—ideal for high-availability systems. Hotpatching können Sicherheitspatches eingespielt werden, ohne den Server neu zu starten – ideal für hochverfügbare Systeme.

🚀 Performance & scalability without limits

The new version supports up to 48 TB RAM, 64 sockets, and 2048 logical processors. Each virtual machine can use up to 12 TB RAM—making this platform ideal for storage- and compute-intensive workloads like SQL Server.

The Windows Admin Center integration allows central monitoring and management of security-relevant features like "Secured Core".

🌐 Seamless hybrid capabilities with Azure Arc & Azure Stack

Windows Server 2025 makes it easy to integrate into hybrid and cloud environments. Through Azure Arc, both on-prem and cloud servers can be managed from a single console. Azure Stack HCI can be used as a platform for modern container-based applications and traditional workloads.

With OpenSSH now built-in, remote administration is ready to use—no additional installations needed.

🧠 AI-ready & GPU-optimized

Thanks to improved GPU partitioning and edge inferencing, Windows Server 2025 is ready for AI-driven applications. Enhanced GPU virtualization enables smooth video playback and reduces network bandwidth requirements.

The new Accelerated Networking (AccelNet) significantly reduces latency, lowers CPU usage, and boosts network performance for VMs—especially in clustered environments.

🗂️ Active Directory – more control & automation

Windows Server 2025 introduces key improvements in Active Directory:

• 32k page format for increased attribute capacity (2.6x boost)
• New LDF files to extend the schema
• Ability to repair broken objects (SamAccountType, ObjectCategory)
• Improved domain controller detection with DNS/NetBIOS mapping optimization

Managing large directory structures becomes easier, more secure, and scalable.

💾 Storage & NVMe optimization

With enhanced NVMe support, Windows Server 2025 delivers significantly more IOPS with reduced CPU usage. Storage Migration Services are improved to allow more seamless transfers from a wider range of sources.

Migration via Windows Admin Center has also been extended.

✅ Conclusion: make your IT future-ready

Windows Server 2025 Standard – available in 16- or 24-core editions – delivers cutting-edge technology for your IT infrastructure. Whether you're running physical servers or lightly virtualized setups, this edition stands out with unmatched security, hybrid readiness, performance, and usability.

With features like Hotpatching, Secured-Core, OpenSSH, Azure Arc integration, and modernized Active Directory, this server generation is built for businesses looking to stay ahead of the curve.

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