Performance wise: lower CPU overhead for Hyper‑V, faster nested virtualization.
| Item | Details | |------|---------| | | en-us_windows_server_2022_x64_dvd_620d7eac.iso | | Language | English (US) | | Architecture | x86-64 (64-bit only) | | Edition included | Standard, Datacenter (Desktop Experience + Server Core) | | SHA-1 (official) | 620d7eac (part of filename – matches Microsoft VLSC) | | Release date | August 2021 (OS build 20348.169) | | Size | ~4.7 GB (DVD5) | enuswindowsserver2022x64dvd620d7eaciso install
: At least 32 GB of free disk space (more is recommended for updates and logs). : UEFI 2.3.1c-based system with Secure Boot How to Install Windows Server 2022 Installing Windows Server 2022 with the Desktop Experience Performance wise: lower CPU overhead for Hyper‑V, faster
📌 : If you are running Windows Server 2016 or older, this is a mandatory upgrade for security compliance and Azure compatibility. Plug in your USB (or mount the ISO in your VM) and restart
Plug in your USB (or mount the ISO in your VM) and restart. Press the designated key (F12, F11, or ESC) to enter the Boot Menu and select your installation media.
Troubleshooting tips (brief)
: Recommended for security and performance; managed via command line. Desktop Experience