Windows Server 2025 STANDARD

Windows Server 2025 Standard – Advanced Security, Seamless Hybrid Integration, and Unmatched Performance

Windows Server 2025 Standard builds on Microsoft’s legacy of innovation by providing cutting-edge security, seamless cloud integration, and robust support for enterprise applications. This version is engineered to address the evolving demands of modern businesses by enhancing security, optimizing cloud connectivity, and offering new capabilities for distributed workloads.

Key Features:

1. Secured-Core Server with Advanced Threat Protection
   Windows Server 2025 continues to provide multi-layered security, integrating protection across hardware, firmware, and the operating system. It uses Trusted Platform Module 2.0 and System Guard to ensure a secure boot process, defending against firmware-based attacks.
   Credential Guard protects sensitive assets with hardware-backed security, while Hypervisor-protected Code Integrity (HVCI) blocks advanced malware. Secured connectivity via TLS 1.3 and HTTPS by default improves encryption, while AES-256 encryption enhances control over server communications, including the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol.
2. Hybrid Cloud Integration with Azure
   Windows Server 2025 connects your on-premises infrastructure to the cloud, allowing businesses to leverage the full power of Azure.
   Azure Arc enables centralized management, security, and governance across on-premises, multi-cloud, and edge environments. Windows Admin Center v2304 streamlines virtual machine management and simplifies Azure Arc connectivity. The improved Storage Migration Service allows for low-latency data migration from NAS and file servers to Azure, minimizing on-premises storage needs.
3. Flexible Application Platform for Modern Workloads
   Designed to support large-scale applications like SQL Server, Windows Server 2025 can handle up to 48TB of memory and 2,048 logical cores across 64 physical sockets.
   Windows Containers are enhanced to reduce image sizes, improving download speeds and application compatibility with Kubernetes. Support for host-process containers, IPv6, and consistent network policies with Calico ensures smooth deployment in Kubernetes environments. Additionally, group Managed Services Accounts (gMSA) allow Azure Active Directory-dependent applications to run without requiring domain membership.
   The upgraded Windows Admin Center simplifies containerizing .NET applications, making it easier to host them on Azure Container Registry and deploy to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).

Why Choose Windows Server 2025 Standard?

Windows Server 2025 Standard offers a secure, scalable infrastructure with advanced protection via Secured-Core Server and Credential Guard. Its seamless integration with Azure Arc and Storage Migration Service ensures efficient management and deployment across hybrid environments. With support for critical business applications and enhanced performance, Windows Server 2025 is the ideal choice for businesses seeking to future-proof their infrastructure with advanced security, hybrid flexibility, and reliable performance.