Windows Server 2022 Standard is a server operating system developed by Ms. It is designed to provide a robust, secure, and scalable platform for managing business workloads, applications, and services. It is particularly well-suited for small to medium-sized businesses and enterprise environments requiring a balance between features and cost.

Windows Server 2022 Standard Features –

Windows Server 2022 Standard is a robust and secure server operating system designed for modern data centers and businesses. Here are its key features summarized:

• Advanced Security:

Secured-core server: Hardware, firmware, and OS-level security enhancements.
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP): Built-in tools to detect and respond to security threats.
TLS 1.3 and SMB encryption: Improved data encryption and secure communication.

• Hybrid Capabilities with Azure:

Azure Arc Integration: Simplified management of hybrid environments.
Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery: Seamless disaster recovery and backup solutions.

• Modern Application Platform:

Container improvements: Enhanced support for Windows containers and Kubernetes.
Smaller container image sizes: Faster download and deployment for containerized applications.

• Storage Enhancements:

Storage Migration Service: Simplified migration of servers to newer hardware or Azure.
Storage Spaces Direct: High-performance, scalable storage.

• Performance and Scalability:

Support for larger physical memory (up to 48TB) and 64 sockets (per physical server).
Improved network performance with UDP and TCP optimizations.

System Requirements for Windows Server 2022 Standard

• 1.4 GHz 64-bit processor
• Compatible with x64 instruction set
• Supports NX and DEP
• Supports CMPXCHG16b, LAHF/SAHF and PrefetchW
• Supports Second Level Address Translation (EPT or NPT)
• 512 MB (2 GB for Server with Desktop Experience installation option)
• ECC (Error Correcting Code) type or similar technology, for physical host deployments
• An Ethernet adapter capable of at least 1 gigabit per second throughput
• Compliant with the PCI Express architecture specification
• UEFI 2.3.1c-based system and firmware that supports secure boot
• Trusted Platform Module 2.0

Windows Server 2022 Standard installation Process –

• Download the Windows Server 2019 ISO from Ms official site.
• Create a bootable USB drive or DVD using tools like Rufus.
• Insert the USB or DVD into the server.
• Restart the server and access the BIOS/UEFI to set the boot priority to the USB/DVD.
• Select the installation language, time, and keyboard settings, then click Next.
• Click Install Now.
• Select Windows Server 2019 Standard (with or without Desktop Experience).
• The installation will proceed. The server may restart several times during this process.
• Once the installation is complete, set a password for the Administrator account.
• Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete, log in using the Administrator account, and the password you set.
• Configure the server using the Server Manager.
• Install updates, configure roles, and set network settings as needed.

Your server is now ready for use!