In a move that will please – and surprise – many, Microsoft has added support for the WSL 2 distribution to Windows Server.
The new Windows Subsystem for Linux feature is not available by default, as it requires the installation of a special update. This one will be officially released on Patch Tuesday, but it’s also available to preview right now for anyone who doesn’t want to wait.
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Despite the announcement being pretty big news, it’s been cut down to little more than a quick tweet. On Twitter, WSL Program Manager Craig Loewen said; “WSL 2 distributions are now supported on Windows Server! This is currently available by installing a knowledgebase for requesters, and will soon be part of a regular update.”
The update in question is KB5014021, and it can be obtained by manually checking for optional updates. Alternatively, it can be downloaded from Microsoft Update Catalog.
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