Core for Windows Server 2025

Core for Windows Server 2025 is a streamlined, lightweight version of Microsoft’s latest server OS, designed to run critical workloads with minimal resource overhead. The Core edition is perfect for secure, efficient, and headless operations on Azure, allowing you to focus on performance and security in cloud-native and hybrid environments. Core for Windows Server 2025 on Azure provides a reduced footprint, faster deployment times, and enhanced automation, making it ideal for optimized, resource-efficient cloud applications.

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Server Core installation eliminates any services and other features that are not essential for the support of certain commonly used server roles. For example, a Hyper-V server doesn't need a graphical user interface (GUI), because you can manage virtually all aspects of Hyper-V either from the command line using Windows PowerShell or remotely using the Hyper-V Manager.

Core for Windows Server 2025 Features:

Lightweight Deployment: Reduced OS footprint for faster boot and restart times.

Advanced Security Features: Zero-trust model, with secure access and threat protection built-in.

Improved Container Support: Enhanced performance for Windows Containers, tailored for Core installations.

Automated Management with Azure Automanage: Simplifies configuration and maintains consistency across deployments.

Azure Arc Integration: Seamlessly connects with Azure Arc for hybrid and multi-cloud management.

Streamlined Patching and Updates: Automated patching reduces downtime and minimizes security risks.

Resource Optimization: Reduced resource consumption, ideal for high-performance applications in cloud environments.

Use Cases for Core for Windows Server 2025 on Azure:

Lightweight Virtual Machines: Ideal for VM instances where minimal OS overhead is crucial.

Containerized Applications: Runs optimized Windows Containers, suited for containerized application deployments.

Hybrid Cloud Management: Use Azure Arc to manage both on-premises and cloud resources seamlessly.

Web Server Hosting: Host web applications with high efficiency and low resource requirements.

Security-First Environments: Implement security-focused deployments with minimal attack surface.

Automation and Remote Management: Leverage Azure Automanage for automatic configuration and compliance management.

Microservices Architectures: Deploy lightweight microservices that integrate with other Azure services.

Server Support

Core for Windows Server 2025 support is from Core for Windows Server 2025 on Azure

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