Microsoft has just released Windows Server 2025 and System Center 2025 in General Availability. You can find more information on the Microsoft Release status site.
Current status as of November 1, 2024
Windows Server 2025 is now generally available. It delivers security advancements and new hybrid cloud capabilities in a high performing, AI-capable platform. Windows Server 2025 is Microsoft’s latest Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release for Windows Server. To download a free 180-day evaluation, visit the Microsoft Evaluation Center.
To learn more about Windows Server’s Lifecycle Policy, see the Windows Server 2025 lifecycle article.
One aspect that hasn’t been discussed yet is the release of ARM64 support. While there were some ARM64 releases during the testing phase in the insiders group, there’s no official word on the GA versions yet. Additionally, here are the minimum requirements for CPUs. (From NeoWin).
The GodBoxV3, equipped with its first-generation Xeon SP processor, requires an upgrade to transition to Server 2025. Hmmm….
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