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Windows Server

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Technology explained

What is Windows Server?

Windows Server is Microsoft's server operating-system family for identity, infrastructure, application and virtualisation workloads. This profile connects the concept to KBY's practical engineering guidance.

It supplies roles and features such as Active Directory, DNS, file services, Hyper-V and failover clustering. Editions, servicing channel, patching, role separation, hardening and lifecycle support shape a production deployment.

Primary purpose

Host and manage Microsoft-based server roles and enterprise workloads.

Typical environments
Data CentersCloudBranch Offices
Typical use cases
  • Hosting Active Directory
  • File and print services
  • Running IIS web applications
Connected knowledge

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Technology journey

Learn and operate with Windows Server

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