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In this episode of the Azure Essentials Show, Aaron Stark and Janine Patrick, dive into the exciting new features of Windows Server 2025. In this episode you’ll learn about the integration of Azure’s power into Windows Server, enabling flexible deployment across various environments, advanced multi-layered security to combat evolving cyber threats, streamlined upgrade paths for older servers, and support for hybrid cloud environments through Azure Arc. Additionally, the episode covers cost-saving options and valuable learning resources for those looking to enhance their skills and validate their expertise.
Resources
• Hotpatch for Windows Server https://learn.microsoft.com/windows-server/get-started/hotpatch
• Migrate and Secure Windows Server Workloads on Azure https://aka.ms/POL/MigrateWindowsServer
• Windows Server Summit https://aka.ms/windowsserversummit2025
• Windows Server documentation https://learn.microsoft.com/windows-server
• Configure Windows Server Pay-as-you-go with Azure Arc https://learn.microsoft.com/windows-server/get-started/windows-server-pay-as-you-go
• Azure Hybrid Benefit for Windows Server https://learn.microsoft.com/windows-server/get-started/azure-hybrid-benefit?tabs=azure
• Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate https://learn.microsoft.com/credentials/certifications/windows-server-hybrid-administrator
• Explore essential resources! https://azure.com/AzureEssentials
Related episodes
• Learn How to Migrate Windows Servers to Azure https://aka.ms/azenable/161
• Master Azure Resiliency, Performance, and Security https://aka.ms/AzEssentials/193
Connect
• Aaron Stark https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-kiyaani-mcclary-b71009106
• Janine Patrick https://www.linkedin.com/in/janinepatrick
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:42 What’s new in Windows Server 2025
1:18 Focus on security
2:03 Older versions more vulnerable
2:48 Simpler upgrade path
3:28 Support for hybrid environments
3:44 Hotpatching
4:28 Cost savings options
5:20 Skilling support
5:35 Windows Server Hybrid Administrator certificate
6:07 Resources Read More Microsoft Developer
