Server Licensing
The latest Server Licensing coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
HPE MicroServer Gen11: AMD EPYC Powers Compact Enterprise-Grade Edge Server
Compact servers are experiencing a renaissance as small businesses, remote offices, and edge computing deployments demand an affordable balance of power, reliability, and manageability. Hewlett...
Comprehensive Guide to Downgrading Windows Server Datacenter Edition to Standard Edition
Switching from Windows Server Datacenter Edition to Standard Edition is a journey that, for many IT professionals and organizations, is prompted by changing business requirements and the need for...
Exchange Server Subscription Edition launches July 1 with core-based annual licensing
Microsoft has officially released the Exchange Server Subscription Edition (SE) on July 1, 2025, marking a significant shift in how enterprises license and manage their on-premises email...
Microsoft's Subscription Shift: What Exchange & Skype for Business Changes Mean for Enterprises
Microsoft's recent announcement to transition on-premises Exchange Server and Skype for Business Server to subscription-only models represents a seismic shift in enterprise software licensing. This...
Windows Server 2025 ships with Credential Guard enabled by default and 32k AD page size
Introduction Microsoft's release of Windows Server 2025 marks a significant advancement in enterprise computing, introducing a suite of features designed to enhance security, performance, and hybrid...
Zen 5 EPYC 4005 'Grado' launches with up to 16 cores, DDR5, and PCIe 5 for SMBs.
Introduction The server processor market is witnessing a significant transformation with AMD's introduction of the EPYC 4005 'Grado' series. Designed to cater to small and medium-sized businesses...
AMD EPYC 4005 "Grado" CPUs Deliver Zen 5 Power for SMB Servers
Introduction Small businesses and edge deployments have long sought a combination of performance, cost-effectiveness, and robust security in their server solutions. AMD's unveiling of the Zen 5-based...
Windows Server 2025 Hotpatching: Subscription Model Introduces Seamless, Reboot-Free Updates with Cloud Integration
Introduction Microsoft has announced a significant shift in the update management landscape with Windows Server 2025's hotpatching feature. Originally a cloud-only innovation reserved for Azure...
$1.50 monthly hotpatching fee hits Windows Server 2025 via Azure Arc
Introduction Recent news has sparked widespread confusion and concern regarding a purported $1.50 monthly charge for Windows security updates. However, the reality is more nuanced and specifically...
Microsoft’s Paid Hotpatching for Windows Server 2025: Enhancing Uptime with Minimal Downtime
Introduction Microsoft has announced a significant evolution in Windows Server management with the introduction of a paid hotpatching service set to launch with Windows Server 2025. This service is...
Windows Server 2025 Hotpatching: Subscription Model Redefines Server Maintenance
In the relentless heartbeat of modern enterprise IT infrastructure, where every second of downtime translates to lost revenue and operational chaos, Microsoft's unveiling of subscription-based...