Microsoft has released a new version of Windows Server Insider Preview. Build 25227 is available for download as an ISO from the Windows Server Insider website along with a VHDX. Even though this uses the same underlying kernel as the development of the Windows 11 dev build, as usual there’s no changelog to speak of, so it’s unclear what’s going on. is new in this version.
The Server brand has still not been updated and remains Windows Server 2022 in preview. Additionally, Microsoft is asking Insiders to refer to these builds as vNext rather than Windows Server 2022 which is already in the market.
Server build 25227 contains only one Known problemlisted below:
Preview of languages and optional features sporadically not activating with an error “Something went wrong as expected. No need to worry about undoing the changes. Please keep your computer on”
Downloads available:
- Overview of Windows Server VNext in ISO format in 18 languages,
and in VHDX format in English only.- Windows Server Preview VNext VHDX
- Overview of Microsoft Server languages and optional features
- Windows 2110.2 Admin Center Preview
Keys are only valid for preview builds:
- Server standard: MFY9F-XBN2F-TYFMP-CCV49-RMYVH
- Data center: 2KNJJ-33Y9H-2GXGX-KMQWH-G6H67
To download, registered Insiders can visit the Windows Server Insider Preview download page here. You can also visit the Getting started with the server page here on the Windows Insider portal for business to register for the Windows Insider program if you are not already registered.
The expiration date for this version is set to expire on September 15, 2023.
Microsoft is also asking server admins to provide feedback through the Windows 10 or 11 Customer Feedback Hub, by going to the Windows Server category and providing feedback with:
[Server #build] Title of my comment
You can download the ISO or VHDX here, and the official blog announcement is here.
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