Windows Server 2025.26100.1742-oemret-x64fre-en... [updated] -

| Component | Supported? | Notes | |-----------|------------|-------| | | Yes | Requires x64 with TPM 2.0, UEFI, Secure Boot | | VMware ESXi 8.0 | Yes | Use VM version 20+ | | Hyper-V Gen2 | Yes | Native support | | SQL Server 2022 | Yes | Certified for build 26100 | | Exchange Server 2019 | No | Only on Server 2022 or earlier | | System Center 2022 | Partial | Requires update KBxxxxx | | Azure Stack HCI | Separate SKU | OEMRET not intended for HCI |

: A powerful performance monitoring and troubleshooting tool is now built directly into the OS for real-time system analysis. Modern Desktop Experience : The GUI now mirrors the look and feel of Windows 11 , and includes "client-like" conveniences such as built-in support by default. What's new in Windows Server 2025 | Microsoft Learn 15 Jan 2026 — Windows Server 2025.26100.1742-OEMRET-x64FRE-en...

(OEM Retail) status meant this license was tied to the metal, a permanent tenant of the high-performance hardware humming in the rack. As Elias initiated the cluster validation, a sea of green checkmarks filled his monitor. The revision was holding steady. | Component | Supported