WindowsServern

WindowsServern is not an official Microsoft product name. The term is sometimes encountered as a misspelling or informal variant of Windows Server, the family of server operating systems produced by Microsoft. This article presents Windows Server in neutral terms and notes that the official product is Windows Server.

Windows Server is designed to run server workloads in data centers, enterprises, and hosting environments. Core features include identity and access management with Active Directory, network services such as DNS and DHCP, file and print services, and virtualization support through Hyper-V. It supports scalable networking, high availability, and security features aligned with enterprise IT requirements. The platform also accommodates containerization and integration with cloud platforms for hybrid deployments.

Editions and licensing: The main editions are Standard and Datacenter, differing primarily in virtualization rights and scalability. Essentials targets small businesses with simplified licensing and user limits. Licensing for Standard and Datacenter typically uses core-based pricing, with Client Access Licenses (CALs) required for users or devices in many deployments. Datacenter provides extensive virtualization rights, while Essentials focuses on small-scale environments.

Lifecycle and usage: Microsoft releases major Windows Server versions every few years, with ongoing maintenance through mainstream and extended support periods. As of 2024, Windows Server 2022 represents the latest long-term service version, supported for many years to come. Windows Server operates on physical hardware, virtual machines, or cloud infrastructure and is widely used for directory services, centralized storage, application hosting, and hybrid cloud integration.

See also: Windows Server, Active Directory, Hyper-V.