What are the main differences between Windows Server 2019 and 2022?

In this article we will explain the differences between Windows Server 2022 and Windows Server 2019. Windows Server 2022 has already been available for some time. This new Microsoft server is offered in different versions:

• Windows Server 2022 Standard (2-30 cores)

• Windows Server 2022 Datacenter (2-48 Cores)

You are probably already familiar with previous versions such as Windows Server 2019 and 2016. Due to the success of these previous versions, Microsoft released Windows 2022 Server. We want to show you the most important changes to see if you need to upgrade to Windows Server 2022 or perhaps 2019.

The most important differences between Windows Server 2022 and 2019

First of all, we would like to point out that the security of Windows Server 2022 has been improved compared to Windows Server 2019.
For companies, data protection and thus the security of their servers is becoming increasingly important. Microsoft Advanced Threat Protection, also known as ATP, has been added to Windows Server 2019. It enables malicious files to be detected based on machine learning. However, Windows Server 2022 did not only include this optimisation, but also introduced other developments. The first three are:

• Hardware root-of-trust

• Virtualisation-based security (VBS)

• Firmware protection

Organisation and storage of data in the cloud

With the growing popularity of the cloud, cloud management and storage are more important than ever. Enhancements such as FOD Hybrid Cloud were introduced in Windows Server 2019. Windows Server 2022 makes it easier to migrate to the cloud with its hybrid features. This means that if your organisation has not yet migrated to the cloud to take full advantage of it, Windows Server 2022 can make this migration much easier than the 2019 version. A few of the benefits are in management, data storage, speed of access to resources for the entire organisation, strategic planning, etc.

Windows Server 2022 uses cloud management tools to provide enhanced cloud storage and management. The Azure-Arc Environmental inventory migration service is included. With these tools, you can easily transfer servers into VMs (virtual machines) via the cloud.

Some advantages of Windows Server 2019 are already disadvantages in 2022

Over the years, many new features have been added and Microsoft has decided to release a number of enhanced features. The features that have been discontinued in version 2022 include:
• Shielded virtual machines
• Internet Storage Name Service (iSNS)
• Start SConfig

However, you do not need to worry about upgrading to a more recent version, as the discontinued functions have been replaced by improvements.

Windows Server 2019 vs. 2022: The direct comparison

In summary!

The main difference between Windows Server 2019 and Windows Server 2022 is security and cloud management. Are you looking for a used Windows Server licence at a great price? Take a look at our Windows Server prices (2022, 2019, 2016)!

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