Windows Server 2022

Windows Server 2022 is the 10th and current major long term servicing channel (LTSC) release of the Windows Server operating system by Microsoft Corporation, as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems. It was announced at Microsoft's Ignite event from March 2-4, 2021. It was released on August 18, 2021, almost 3 years after Windows Server 2019, and a few months before the Windows 11 operating system.

Windows Server 2022
Version of the Windows NT operating system
The logo for Windows Server 2022 featuring the same symbol and font from earlier Windows NT releases such as Windows 8 and 10.
Windows Server 2022 desktop with Start menu which looks similar to the Windows 10 desktop and Start menu.
DeveloperMicrosoft
Written inC, C++, Rust, C#, Assembly language
OS familyWindows Server
Working stateCurrent
Source modelClosed-source
General
availability
August 18, 2021 (2021-08-18) (Official release)
Latest release21H2 (10.0.20348.2322) (February 13, 2024 (2024-02-13)) [±]
Marketing targetBusiness
Available in110 languages
Update method
Package managerWindows Package Manager
Platformsx86-64
Kernel typeHybrid (Windows NT kernel)
Default
user interface
Windows Shell
LicenseProprietary
Preceded byWindows Server 2019 (2018)
Succeeded byWindows Server 2025 (2024)
Official websitewww.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-server-2022
Support status
Start date: August 18, 2021 (2021-08-18)

Mainstream support: Until October 13, 2026 (2026-10-13)

Extended support: Until October 14, 2031 (2031-10-14)

Windows Server 2022 is based on the "Iron" codebase. Its updates are incompatible with the Windows 10 operating system, as the "Iron" codebase was not used for it. Like its predecessor, Windows Server 2019, it requires x64 processors.

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