Windows Server 2022 Datacenter Edition Secure Hybrid Cloud Platform with Azure Integration

Windows Server 2022 Datacenter Edition - Secure Hybrid Cloud Platform with Azure Integration

Bridging On-Premises and Cloud Environments

Secure Hybrid Cloud Architecture

• Consistent Security Model - Apply the same security policies across on-premises and cloud environments
• Unified Identity Management - Seamless integration with Azure Active Directory for single sign-on experiences
• Hybrid Network Connectivity - Secure connection options between on-premises and Azure environments
• Centralized Management - Manage resources across hybrid environments from a single pane of glass
• Workload Portability - Move workloads between on-premises and cloud based on business needs

Azure Integration and Benefits

• Azure Hybrid Benefit - Save up to 40% on Azure VMs by using your existing Windows Server licenses
• Azure Arc - Extend Azure management to your on-premises Windows Server deployments
• Azure File Sync - Centralize file storage in the cloud while maintaining local access performance
• Azure Backup - Enterprise-grade backup solution with cloud-based storage and management
• Azure Site Recovery - Implement disaster recovery solutions with minimal configuration
• Azure Security Center - Unified security management and advanced threat protection
• Azure Update Management - Manage updates for Windows servers across hybrid environments

Multi-Layer Security Framework

• Hardware Layer - Secured-core server with hardware root-of-trust
• Firmware Layer - UEFI secure boot and measured boot to ensure system integrity
• Virtualization Layer - Hyper-V secure virtualization with VM isolation
• Operating System Layer - Virtualization-based security and credential protection
• Network Layer - Encrypted network traffic with TLS 1.3 and HTTPS by default
• Application Layer - Runtime protection and exploit mitigation technologies

Flexible Deployment Options

• Traditional Datacenter - Deploy on physical hardware in your own datacenter
• Private Cloud - Build a private cloud infrastructure with software-defined technologies
• Hybrid Cloud - Extend your datacenter to Azure with consistent management
• Multi-Cloud - Manage Windows Server workloads across different cloud providers
• Edge Computing - Deploy Windows Server at the edge for low-latency processing

Licensing and Implementation

• Licenses are sold in packs of 2 or 16 cores
• Minimum of 8 core licenses required per physical processor
• Minimum of 16 core licenses required per server
• Client Access Licenses (CALs) required for each user or device accessing the server
• Software Assurance recommended for Azure Hybrid Benefit eligibility

Windows Server 2022 Standard vs Datacenter