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Windows Server, version 23H2
(Redirected from Windows Server Nickel)
| Version of Microsoft Windows | |
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| OS family | Windows 11 (NT 10.0) |
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| Version | 23H2 |
| Semester | Zinc |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Latest build | 10.0.25398.1251 |
| 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. It is the last Windows Server release supported by x64 processors that do not have the SSE4.2 instruction set.
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]
Pre-Insider Preview[edit | edit source]
Insider Preview[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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