Windows Server 2022
Windows Server 2022 is the most widely deployed current version and the safe default for most business roles. It brought secured-core server, TLS 1.3 by default and Azure Arc integration.
We build, harden and manage 2022 servers, and handle in-place upgrades from 2016 and 2019 where the application stack allows.
At a glance
| Released | August 2021 |
|---|---|
| Support | Mainstream to 2026, extended to 2031 |
| Editions | Essentials, Standard, Datacenter, Datacenter: Azure Edition |
| Upgrade paths | In-place from 2016 and 2019 |
| Hardware | PowerEdge 14G/15G/16G, ThinkSystem, Supermicro X11/X12/X13 |
What RackLedge does
- Server builds and role configuration
- Hyper-V clusters and Storage Spaces Direct
- In-place and migration upgrades
- Patch management and hardening
How we work
Windows Server work follows the roles, not the boxes. Domain controllers, file servers, application servers, RDS and SQL each have their own migration path, and we plan them separately so one cutover does not take everything down. New servers are built from a hardened template with patching, monitoring and backup agents from day one.
Every version has a support date and we track them for you: what is in mainstream support, what is extended, what needs Extended Security Updates and what must move now. Licensing is reviewed at the same time so a refresh does not turn into an audit problem.
Hyper-V, Active Directory, RDS, Exchange and SQL Server are supported as first-class roles, with hardening baselines and documentation handed over at the end of every project.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Server 2022 still a good choice for a new server?
Yes for the next few years. If the hardware is new and the applications support it, 2025 gives a longer runway.
Need a hand with this?
Tell us what you are running and what is slowing you down. You get a straight assessment and a plan, with no obligation. Support desk is staffed 24/7.