Microsoft Windows Server 2025 prepares you for tomorrow while delivering the security, performance, and flexibility you need today. Be more productive with easier networking, faster storage, and hybrid cloud capabilities that adapt to your needs. Get ahead of what’s next with forward-looking security, and AI-ready compute.
Hardware Minimum Requirements For Windows Server 2025
Processor: |
64-bit 1.4GHz processor or higher |
Memory: |
2GB RAM |
Storage: |
32 GB of disk space |
Network Interface: |
Gigabit Ethernet |
Monitor: |
Minimum resolution of 1024x768 |
Other Requirements: |
DVD drive (if using physical installation media), Internet access for updates and activation |
Download the Windows Server 2025 Datacenter preview installer from the official Microsoft website, Here.
Convert a preview version to a retail version, Here.
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Some key improvements include:
- Hybrid: Adapt quickly across hybrid, cloud and edge. Easier to connect to Azure Arc to bridge on-premises and cloud-based servers. Deliver Azure capabilities to your on-premises servers.
- Security: Hardware and software-level security to deter cyberattacks; next-generation Active Directory that improves security and scalability. Enable a tailored security baseline and configure drift protection from the start.
- Modern, future-ready platform: Windows Server 2025 is now easier to upgrade and scale, with better-than-ever app compatibility. Windows Server 2025 desktop brings consistent client and server UI experience, plus conveniences like WiFi and Bluetooth.
- Performance: Faster and easier networking and storage; live hotpatching for reduced downtime; GPU partitioning for inferencing at the edge. Improvements in flash-based storage make Windows Server an even better platform for SQL Server.