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Karl-WE
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May 27, 2025

Release of Windows Server 2025 Datacenter Azure Edition

Hi all,

 

I am happy to see there are still Insider versions of Windows Server Datacenter Azure Edition vNext

 

  • Is there any ETA for a release for the next iteration after 2022?
  • What are the feature benefits that justify Azure Edition "2025" to be ahead of WS 2025

 

Thank you for your help!

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  • niccinator_cqi's avatar
    niccinator_cqi
    Brass Contributor
    Jun 18, 2025

    Please take a look at the Comparison of Windows Server Editions:
    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started/editions-comparison?pivots=windows-server-2025#available-roles-and-features
    and refer to the attached document. Specifically, search for Azure Edition

  • Karl-WE's avatar
    Karl-WE
    MVP
    Jun 16, 2025

    Do we have documentation about the improvements or unique features of this release? Sorry, I cannot find anything.

    Comparing WS 2022 DC Azure Edition vs WS 2025 DC Azure Edition.
    Comparing WS 2025 DC vs WS 2025 DC Azure Edition.

  • Karl-WE's avatar
    Karl-WE
    MVP
    Jun 12, 2025

    been working with a customer today and it seems the Azure Edition 2025 image exists in Azure. I have not seen any announcement or documentation about it. 

     

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