Microsoft Launches Windows Server IoT 2025: A High-Performance Platform for Artificial Intelligence and More

Microsoft has officially rolled out the definitive edition of Windows Server 2025, and hot on its heels is the launch of its IoT variant – Windows Server IoT 2025.

This edition mirrors the Windows Server 2025 in binary equivalence, yet it's specifically engineered to support extensive computing, connectivity, and storage workloads.

Windows Server IoT 2025 excels in scenarios where edge device processing is paramount to meet requirements for latency, bandwidth, cost, data sovereignty, or privacy.

Boasting the same core infrastructure, development, and management tools as its counterpart, Windows Server IoT 2025 shifts focus towards scenarios that demand different licensing and distribution, tailored for massive computational tasks.

According to Microsoft, Windows Server IoT 2025 is licensed exclusively through OEM channels under a specific licensing agreement that allows for dedicated usage rights. This unique licensing scheme aids OEMs in competing more effectively in price-sensitive markets.

Key features of Windows Server IoT 2025 include its capability to manage demanding workloads like artificial intelligence and machine learning. It provides built-in support for GPU partitioning, facilitating large dataset processing across distributed environments.

In terms of performance and scalability, Windows Server IoT 2025's Hyper-V virtual machines now support up to 2048 virtual cores and 240TB of memory—a significant upgrade that aligns with Windows Server 2025, marking a substantial leap from previous versions.

With enhancements in Hyper-V, GPU integration, Storage Spaces Direct / Software-Defined Storage, Software-Defined Networking, and clustering, Windows Server IoT 2025 delivers immense value for customers seeking server solutions capable of handling rigorous workloads.

Windows Server IoT 2025 is available in several editions, including Standard, DataCenter, Storage Standard, Storage Workgroup, and Telecommunications.

The support lifecycle adheres to the Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC), offering 5 years of mainstream support followed by 5 years of extended security updates, culminating on October 10, 2034.

For more details on Windows Server IoT 2025, visit Microsoft's official learning resource.