Advanced, Multi-layered Security -
Secured-core integrates features like Windows Defender System Guard and virtualization-based security (HVCI), safeguarding firmware, hardware, and OS from advanced threats.
Supports UEFI Secure Boot, TPM 2.0, Credential Guard, and SMB AES‑256 encryption over HTTPS, hardening network communications.
Hybrid-Ready & Efficient -
Azure hybrid integration for cloud-connected management and backup.
Software-defined infrastructure: tools like Storage Spaces Direct and enhanced networking capabilities streamline on-prem/data-center setups.
Improved Networking & Performance -
Enhanced UDP/TCP stacks with offloading technology and congestion control reduce CPU load and improve data throughput.
Hyper-V vSwitch enhancements, such as RSC, boost VM architectural performance.
Virtualization Support -
Includes Hyper-V with support for two VMs under the Standard license.
Nested virtualization now available on AMD-based systems.
Comes with Hyper-V Manager and Task Scheduler even in Server Core mode.