Windows Server 2025 This is the successor to Windows Server 2022. It is built on the same codebase as Windows 11 (24H2) and introduces significant updates in security, cloud integration, and performance.
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This build serves as the or "Release to Manufacturing" (RTM) version of Windows Server 2025. It is the first server OS based on the Windows 11 (version 24H2) codebase, moving away from the Windows 10 foundation used in previous versions (2016–2022). Release Date: November 1, 2024. Windows Server 2025 This is the successor to
Refers to the 64-bit architecture ( x64 ) and the Free (FRE) build, which is the standard retail/production version (as opposed to a "Checked" or debug build). It is the first server OS based on
For developers and IT pros who want to test future features:
is a legitimate but pre-release OEM recovery image intended for hardware partners. It is not suitable for production environments. Organizations planning for Windows Server 2025 should track the official LTSC release timeline and use official preview ISOs from the Windows Insider for Server program for testing.