| Windows Server 2025 | |
| Version Of: | Windows NT |
| Developer: | Microsoft |
| Family: | Windows Server |
| Working State: | Current |
| Source Model: | Closed-source |
| Latest Release Version: | 24H2 (10.0.26100.2314) |
| Latest Release Date: | [1] |
| Marketing Target: | Business |
| Programmed In: | C, C++, C#, Assembly language |
| Language Count: | 110 |
| Package Manager: | Windows Package Manager |
| Supported Platforms: | x86-64, ARM64 |
| Kernel Type: | Hybrid (Windows NT kernel) |
| Ui: | Windows Shell |
| License: | Proprietary |
| Preceded By: | Windows Server 2022 (2021) |
| Support Status: | Start date: November 1, 2024 Mainstream support: Until October 9, 2029 Extended support: Until October 10, 2034 |
Windows Server 2025 is the fourteenth and current major long term servicing channel (LTSC) release of the Windows Server operating system by Microsoft Corporation, as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems.[2] [3] It was released on November 1, 2024.[4]
Microsoft announced that the sudo command feature would be available for Windows Server 2025; however, with the release of Windows 11 build 26052, it later confirmed that the feature would be available exclusively on Windows 11. Nevertheless, some users found sudo command traces on the preview. Microsoft stated that it was added by accident and would be disabled in future releases.[5]
It is also the first Windows Server operating system to support ARM64 architecture.
Windows Server 2025 has the following features:
| CPU | x86-64-v2 processor, or ARMv8.1 ARM64 processor | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 512 MB for Server Core or 2 GB for Server with Desktop Experience | |
| Hard disk space | At least 32 GB free space | |
| Display | 1024 x 768 pixels resolution (only required for certain features) | |
| Network | ||
| Firmware | UEFI 2.3.1c-based system and firmware that supports secure boot (only required for certain features) ARM64 versions of Windows Server 2025 requires UEFI firmware with ACPI protocol | |
| Security | Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (only required for certain features) |