Microsoft released the Windows Server 2022 server version operating system in August 2021. Three years have passed in the blink of an eye, so a new version, the Windows Server 2025 version, will also be released. In the past year or so, Microsoft has mainly tested the server version through the Windows Server vNext channel, without adding a specific name before.
In the WindowsServervNextBuild26040 version launched yesterday, the system has been clearly marked as WindowsServer2025 version, so if there are no surprises, this new version will also be released from August to October this year.
Windows Server 2025 version is developed based on Windows 1123H2 version, so the interface is almost the same as Windows 11, while Windows Server 2022 version is developed based on Windows 10.
Most versions of Windows Server are LTS versions (now called LTSC), which provide 5 years of mainstream support and 5 years of extended support, providing a total of 10 years of support.
At the same time, Microsoft's server system currently provides a variety of versions, including Datacenter version (Datacenter, with desktop), Standard version (Standard, with desktop), Server Core version (Core, no interface), container host and Azure version.
Developers and enterprises can choose the version that suits them according to their needs. The licensing price of each version is also different. Of course, if the user uses a cloud computing provider's server, the server price may already include the licensing fee, and there is no need to pay additional licensing fees.