Windows Server OS - what is it for?

Windows Server itself is designed to be installed on a server computer. It is adapted for the hardware of such a computer. It is also optimized to work on it. Compared to other servers Windows Server OS What makes it stand out is that it has many functions and options. True, it is also not cheap. This OS allows multiple users to log in simultaneously. This is done from the local network. This can be convenient when you need to provide Internet access through one server, and not from each computer.

In addition, Microsoft's server OS has many security features. Network data security is ensured at a decent level. In addition to the usual security settings, there is a built-in antivirus that provides protection against spyware and dangerous software.

This OS allows you to change network cards without turning off the computer. The same applies to RAM. This is convenient when you need to replace a network card or RAM without interrupting the server's operation. The remote desktop can use OpenGL technology. This is convenient when you need to ensure work with graphics. Modern server operating systems from Microsoft have a virtual network controller installed. This is convenient when working with virtual networks.

Modern versions of Windows Server include Credential Guard. It appeared in the version of Windows Server 2016. Also in the same version of Windows Server, the full Windows Defender appeared. It protects the operating system from viruses and other threats. Among the hardware capabilities, one can name advanced capabilities for working with RAM. Such a server OS can manage several terabytes of RAM. RAM is required to run various applications. Applications store their data in it.

Large amount of RAM allows you to run many applications simultaneously. This is also important for connecting a large number of guest OSes. Typically, each guest OS can use some of the server's RAM. If the amount of RAM is not enough, then the operation of the server or guest OS may not work correctly.

It is also worth paying attention to the fact that such an OS allows you to manage several hundred logical processors. This is necessary to work with many guest operating systems. At the same time, each OS can perform its own operations on the server system. At the same time, the server OS can control the operation of the guest OS. At the moment, Windows Server allows you to manage quite a large amount of RAM for a virtual machine. This may be necessary when a guest OS is used as a virtual machine and performs its operations. At the same time, a virtual machine can simultaneously use dozens of virtual processors. This is necessary to carry out many computational operations.

Essentially, Windows Server has a lot of capabilities when it comes to working with hardware. This makes it indispensable for servers of large and small enterprises. It can also be installed at a school, university, etc.