Microsoft Windows Server Datacenter 2019

Key Features and Functions:
1. Advanced Virtualization:
Hyper-V: Windows Server 2019 Datacenter edition offers outstanding virtualization features, including greater scalability and better performance. With Storage Spaces Direct and Software Defined Networking (SDN), users can create high-performance and easy-to-manage virtualized environments.
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI): Windows Server 2019 Datacenter supports virtual desktop infrastructure, enabling the virtualization of applications and desktop environments.
2. Cloud Integration and Hybrid Environments:
Windows Server 2019 Datacenter supports hybrid cloud environments and easily integrates with Microsoft Azure cloud services, allowing users to seamlessly move applications and data between the cloud and on-premises data centers.
With Azure Stack, users can build a private cloud that is compatible with Azure public cloud capabilities.
3. Advanced Security Features:
Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP): The Datacenter version of Windows Server 2019 provides a more advanced threat protection system that can detect and manage security risks.
Secured-core Server: The Secured-core Server feature aims to provide the highest level of protection against cyber threats. This includes hardware protection, firmware security, and operating system-level protection.
Shielded Virtual Machines (VM): A technology developed to increase the security of virtualized environments by encrypting virtual machines and data so that they cannot fall into the hands of unauthorized parties.
4. Containerization and Application Management:
Windows Containers: In the Datacenter version of Windows Server 2019, users can create containers that enable faster application deployment and easier scaling. Docker support and Kubernetes integration help containerize and manage applications.
Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL): It also allows you to run Linux-based applications, allowing administrators to run both Windows and Linux applications on a single system.
5. Advanced Storage Solutions:
Storage Spaces Direct: Enables virtualization of storage devices and provides faster, more secure data management.
Storage Replica: An advanced data replication solution for high-availability environments. It provides data replication between storage devices for rapid disaster recovery.
6. Networking Enhancements:
Software Defined Networking (SDN): Windows Server 2019 Datacenter provides advanced network virtualization tools,enabling centralized management of network devices and better scalability.
Network Performance Tuning: Several improvements have been made to the network architecture to optimize bandwidth and improve network performance.
7. Better Performance and Scalability:
The Datacenter version of Windows Server 2019 provides higher load capacity and better scalability to seamlessly support data centers and enterprise applications for large enterprises.
Persistent Memory and Intel Optane support for high-speed storage and faster data management.
What are the differences compared to the Standard version of Windows Server 2019?
The Datacenter version offers greater virtualization capabilities compared to the Standard version, such as the creation of an unlimited number of virtual machines. The Datacenter edition also includes more advanced storage and networking tools and is designed for the largest data centers.
Summary:
Windows Server 2019 Datacenter is an ideal choice for enterprises and data centers looking for more advanced virtualization, high-performance storage, and high-level security solutions. Hybrid cloud integration, stronger security features, and more advanced storage and virtualization tools allow enterprises to flexibly adapt to changing technology needs.