Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Standard (16 Core)

• Full-fledged support: Microsoft is known for having full-fledged, dedicated support options. For a smaller business without a fully developed IT team, being able to lean on Microsoft can help with multiple IT headaches while not requiring a full IT budget or hiring a managed service provider for help.
• Microsoft integration: As a Microsoft product, Windows Server integrates easily with other Microsoft applications and services.
• Remote access: Administrators can remotely access Windows Server through Microsoft’s proprietary Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). Businesses should be careful while using RDP, however, as accounts that are not fully secured do pose a major security risk.
• Familiarity: As Windows Server shares a codebase with Windows home editions, it shares many of the same visual GUI properties, like a desktop, taskbar and Start button. This can make it easier for new administrators to get a handle on the server.
• Enhanced security: Microsoft has consistently doubled down on security in response to the changing cyber threat environment. Microsoft pushed security even further with Windows Server 2022, which adds a number of additional security improvements to the operating system. These improvements should help guard against advanced threats, as well as scenarios like data breaches.
• Containers: Windows Server includes the ability to host containers, which are mini-virtualized environments for running and hosting specific applications. Microsoft has also expanded its integration with Linux to allow for hosting some Linux-based containers.

Some of the business types that should use Windows Server include:

• Businesses concerned about security: Businesses handling large amounts of sensitive information may find that Windows Server is a good fit. Between Microsoft’s customer support and Windows Server’s new security features, Windows Server may be one of the most secure server choices. Even so, businesses should still take steps to improve cybersecurity and not fully rely on built-in security features.
• Businesses without much tech experience: Setting up servers safely and effectively is not easy without the necessary experience. For businesses without a dedicated IT team, Windows Server may be the best option, as the GUI is similar to those of home versions of Windows. Additionally, Microsoft’s customer support can aid in installation and setup.
• Businesses relying on other Microsoft applications and services: For businesses looking to stick within a single tech environment, Windows Server is the natural choice.
• Businesses handling large amounts of data: For businesses interested in hosting their own cloud environment or handling large amounts of data, Windows Server Datacenter is a natural choice. This is especially the case for businesses that use, or are interested in using, Microsoft’s Azure for their cloud environments.

• Hardware capacity: From a hardware side, Windows Server is vastly more capable than the home Windows edition.
• Bundled applications
• Enterprise management software
• Graphical interface
• Connection controls
• supported operating system