Some key improvements include:
- Hybrid: Fast adaptation to hybrid, cloud, and edge. Easier connection with Azure Arc to bridge on-premises and cloud-based servers. Offer Azure capabilities to on-premises servers.
- Security: Hardware and software level security to prevent cyberattacks. Next-generation Active Directory that improves security and scalability. Enable a customized security baseline and configure protection from the outset.
- Modern, future-ready platform: Windows Server 2025 is now easier to upgrade and scale, with better than ever application compatibility. Windows Server 2025 for desktops offers a consistent client and server user interface experience, as well as conveniences such as WiFi and Bluetooth. Performance: Faster and easier networking and storage. Live instant patching for reduced downtime. GPU partitioning for inference at the edge. Improvements in flash-based storage make Windows Server an even better platform for SQL Server.