In the last post we talked about the most sought-after job offers in telecommunications, and in this post we will talk about a more technical aspect. After months of waiting, Windows Server 2019 is finally ours. This new version, built on the foundations of Windows Server 2016, boasts new features and updates that we are going to show you below. Stay tuned until the end so you don’t miss out on anything.
What are the new changes for Windows Server 2019?
After the latest launch of the Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) two years ago, the new Windows Server 2019 update has improved and optimised its existing functions, as well as providing us with new ones. Although it has many different changes, it has mainly focused on improving 5 points: new settings in the hybrid cloud, security with Shielded Virtual Machines, storage, application platforms and hyper converged systems.
The new Hybrid Cloud
A step forward towards the cloud. With the development of Artificial Intelligence and IoT technologies, a hybrid cloud ensures that the focus is maintained for the long term and that we are preparing for the future. An important part was the Windows Administration Centre. From this graphic console, the service can be administered remotely via the browser.
Also, thanks to Windows Server 2019 the clients can integrate services such as Azure Backup, Azure File Sync or Azure Network Adapter without any problems.
The Azure adapter connects the local server with the computing platform on the platform with an incredibly fast VPN connection between the two, without having to make any big adjustments. There are other additional functions such as Azure Update Management, Azure Site Recovery and other tools that work on the Cloud and its main objective is security.
Improved Security
In the current 2019 panorama with computer attacks and new viruses, the improvement in security of an operative system for servers is essential. Therefore, Windows Server 2019 provides protection against threats with:
- Protection against ATP exposure from Windows Defender: It reduces the area exposed to attacks with locking elements, network protections, controlled access to files and other configurable options in order to protect the system.
- Networks defined by software: Security with SDN with features that are assuring for the client in the local areas or on the cloud.
- Shielded Virtual Machines: The possibilities for data encryption are bigger between virtual machines and it extends the use of these shielded virtual machines to Linux.
- Safe HTTP/2 Encoding: It improves encoded connections without interruptions, automatic mitigation of connection errors and it is easier to implement thanks to its set of applications.
Storage
Windows Server 2019 applies changes to the storage area via 3 concepts:
- Storage Migration Service: There, Microsoft simplifies both the new version of the operative system and the migration to the Cloud.
- Storage Space Direct: Mainly, it has improved speed and stability, as well as significantly increasing scalability up to 4 Petabytes per cluster.
- Storage Replica: All the storage area ends with the Storage Replica. The Backup service is available, but in a shortened version for users that use the standard version. In this case, only one replica can be made with a 2-terabyte maximum size.
Application Platform
The containers are increasingly used by more developers and computers due to their benefits and features in this model. Now the new version of Windows Server 2019 was aiming to achieve a varied container host environment and to provide it with user-friendliness and flexibility with some measures:
- Linux container introduction on Windows, being able to run in parallel between the two.
- New support for Kubernetes, with improvements in calculations, the resistance of platform networks and the storage of the versions.
- Container improvements such as the Windows integrated authentication, optimisation of the image download size, on the disk drive and for start-up times. As well as an increased compatibility with windowsservercore applications.
A hyper converged infrastructure
Hyper Converged Infrastructures (HCIs) are one of the top trends in the world of servers at the moment. This is mainly due to the high performance that they offer, the saving on cost and management and the flexibility when scaling implementations.
Windows Server 2019 can create systems with just 2 nodes and up to 100 servers with the Cluster Set technology.Microsoft wants to provide a solid and accessible HCI, which is why it has joined forces with hardware suppliers through its Windows Server Software Defined programme.
Conclusion
As you can see, the new version of Windows Server 2019 provides some important changes, mostly in comparison with the 2016 version. Some new functions have been added to the operative system such as the System Insight, Windows Defender ATP, Encoding between Virtual Machines or the Storage Migration Service.
Instead, other functions already existed, but they have been improved or extended as is the case with Hybrid Cloud, Azure Support, Linux Support, Kubernetes or Storage Space Direct.
Ultimately, this new version has been a positive update and it is necessary to face the evolution and development of servers on the cloud. And what do you think of Windows Server 2019? Let us know on our social networks!
