Failover clustering remains the foundation of resilient private cloud and datacenter infrastructure. Walk through the failover clustering roadmap and key investments coming in the next version of Windows Server. Learn about new and improved capabilities, such as enhanced update orchestration and admission control, which is designed to improve availability, predictability, and operational confidence at scale. We’ll also dive into how failover clustering continues to evolve to meet the real‑world needs of modern private cloud and private datacenter environments, informed directly by customer feedback and real-world experiences.

 

This session is part of Windows Server Summit 2026. Questions can be posted in advance and throughout event week. Drop yours in the comments below.

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