Windows Server 2025 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 2025 Standard Features –

Windows Server 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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!