Just like the consumer builds of Windows for insiders, Microsoft also regularly releases preview builds of Windows Server. Last week, it rolled out Windows Server VNext Preview build 25099 to those registered as Insiders.
However, unlike Windows 10 and Windows 11 builds that are released to Insider channels via Windows Update, Windows Server preview builds are delivered to registered users via ISO files. That might be about to change soon, as Microsoft is now getting Windows Server admins interested in whether they want preview builds sent to them as Windows client builds.
In a forum post, Microsoft shared a link to a survey that server admins can fill out to provide feedback to the company on whether they want preview builds released to their test devices. The motivation behind this approach is to “facilitate build-to-build upgrades”, but Microsoft noted that for this to work, the Windows Server instance would need to be connected to the internet. A caveat is also that Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) does not currently support flight preview builds in this way. It is important to note that the current upgrade method will not be deprecated and ISOs will continue to be offered.
The survey is quite short and consists of only six questions. These questions revolve around how often admins install preview builds, whether it’s worth installing flight builds without WSUS support, and how long respondents are enrolled in the Insider Program. The survey ends on May 18, 2022.
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