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Windows Server, version 23H2
| Version of Microsoft Windows | |
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| OS family | Windows 11 (NT 10.0) |
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| Version | 23H2 |
| Semester | Zinc |
| Architecture | AMD64 |
| Latest build | 10.0.25398.830 |
| Release date | 2023-10-24 |
| Replaces | |
| Windows Server 2022 | |
| Replaced by | |
| Windows Server 2025 (LTSC) | |
Windows Server, version 23H2 is the first release of the Windows Server Annual Channel for Containers,[1] which was released on 24 October 2023.[2] The newly established Annual Channel is designed to support fast, containerized workloads under a host operating system level. Unlike Long-Term Servicing Channel releases, Annual Channel releases are only available in the form of a Server Core install in a similar fashion to the ill-fated Semi-Annual Channel release, and cannot be upgraded to from an existing Windows Server 2022 installation.
Annual Channel releases typically come with 18 months of mainstream support plus an additional 6 months of extended support. It is commercially distributed to volume-licensed customers via the Microsoft Software Assurance program. Developers can obtain a Windows Server Annual Channel release for development and testing purposes through an applicable Visual Studio subscription.
List of known builds[edit | edit source]
Available build Confirmed build Unconfirmed build Fake build Cobalt[edit | edit source]
Nickel[edit | edit source]
Copper[edit | edit source]
Development of Copper fluently transitioned into Zinc around build 25240[3] and did not enter a stabilization phase usually associated with the creation of release branches.
Zinc[edit | edit source]
Preview[edit | edit source]
General availability[edit | edit source]
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