Windows Server Release Cadence 11/13/2018 10:03 AM Windows Server Release Cadence Jeff Woolsey, Principal PM Windows Server/Hybrid Cloud @wsv_guy © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Windows Server Cadence 11/13/2018 10:03 AM Windows Server Cadence © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Windows Server Consistent 2-3 year release cadence Microsoft Build 2016 11/13/2018 10:03 AM Windows Server Consistent 2-3 year release cadence Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2003 R2 Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Server 2012 © 2016 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Windows Server Consistent 2-3 year release cadence Microsoft Build 2016 11/13/2018 10:03 AM Windows Server Consistent 2-3 year release cadence Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2003 R2 Windows Server 2008 R2 Customer Comments/Escalations: Microsoft, you’re too slow. We require faster releases. We need innovation faster in hardware, security, application platforms, features, etc. © 2016 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

11/13/2018 10:03 AM Guess what we did? © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Windows Server 2012 R2 You asked for speed… Microsoft Build 2016 11/13/2018 10:03 AM Windows Server 2012 R2 You asked for speed… Windows Server 2012 R2 11 Months Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2003 R2 Windows Server 2008 R2 © 2016 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Windows Server 2012 R2 11 Months Windows Server 2003 Windows Microsoft Build 2016 11/13/2018 10:03 AM Windows Server 2012 R2 11 Months Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2003 R2 Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Server 2012 R2 Customer Comments/Escalations: We just got Windows Server 2012 deployed and here’s Windows Server 2012 R2! Microsoft, SLOW DOWN! © 2016 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Windows Server 2016 11 Months Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2008 Microsoft Build 2016 11/13/2018 10:03 AM Windows Server 2016 11 Months Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2003 R2 Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Server 2012 R2 © 2016 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

There are two deployment patterns… 11/13/2018 10:03 AM There are two deployment patterns… © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

11/13/2018 10:03 AM “I need consistency. I need a long term release with predictable security/quality updates (not features) as needed.” “I need agility. I need access to the latest innovation for cloud apps and hardware advancements.” © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Bimodal IT 11/13/2018 10:03 AM “I need consistency. I need a long term release with predictable security/quality updates (not features) as needed.” “I need agility. I need access to the latest innovation for cloud apps and hardware advancements.” Mode 1 Mode 2 © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Traditional Workloads: 11/13/2018 10:03 AM Agile Workloads: Modernizing existing apps New Apps in Containers Infrastructure: Hyper-V Scale-Out File Server Traditional Workloads: SAP Oracle Exchange Server Custom LOB Workload Mode 1 Mode 2 © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Windows Server LTSC Traditional release cadence (Mode 1) Microsoft Build 2016 11/13/2018 10:03 AM Windows Server LTSC Traditional release cadence (Mode 1) Windows Server 2016 Windows Server N+1 LTSC Windows Server N+2 LTSC Release every 2–3 years 5 years mainstream support + 5 years extended support (May add 6 years extended support with Premium Assurance) Monthly updates for security & quality Available through all channels Windows Server with Desktop | Windows Server Core © 2016 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Microsoft Build 2016 11/13/2018 10:03 AM Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel (SAC) Agile release cadence (Mode 2) 1609 1703* 1709 18xx 18xx 19xx 19xx 20xx 20xx Release every 6 months with new features 18 months support Monthly updates for security & quality Software Assurance Benefit Windows Server Core | Nano Server © 2016 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Windows Server LTSC & SAC Two Channels for maximum flexibility Microsoft Build 2016 11/13/2018 10:03 AM Windows Server LTSC & SAC Two Channels for maximum flexibility Windows Server LTSC Windows Server 2016 Windows Server N+1 LTSC Windows Server N+2 LTSC Windows Server SAC 1609 1703* 1709 18xx 18xx 19xx 19xx 20xx 20xx © 2016 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Windows Server LTSC & SAC Two Channels for maximum flexibility Microsoft Build 2016 11/13/2018 10:03 AM Windows Server LTSC & SAC Two Channels for maximum flexibility Windows Server LTSC Windows Server 2016 Windows Server N+1 LTSC Windows Server N+2 LTSC Windows Server SAC 1609 1703* 1709 18xx 18xx 19xx 19xx 20xx 20xx Innovation Innovation Innovation © 2016 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Windows Server LTSC & SAC Two Channels for maximum flexibility Microsoft Build 2016 11/13/2018 10:03 AM Windows Server LTSC & SAC Two Channels for maximum flexibility Windows Server LTSC Windows Server 2016 Windows Server N+1 LTSC Windows Server N+2 LTSC Windows Server SAC 1609 1703* 1709 18xx 18xx 19xx 19xx 20xx 20xx Innovation Innovation Innovation Innovation Innovation Innovation Innovation © 2016 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Q: What’s the status of GUI for Windows Server? 11/13/2018 10:03 AM Q: What’s the status of GUI for Windows Server? © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Use the right tool for the right job 11/13/2018 10:03 AM Use the right tool for the right job © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

11/13/2018 10:03 AM A: GUIs are great. CLIs are great. Use the one that makes sense. We are improving both… © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Honolulu & Windows Server LTSC/SAC Microsoft Build 2016 11/13/2018 10:03 AM Honolulu & Windows Server LTSC/SAC Windows Server LTSC Windows Server 2016 Windows Server N+1 LTSC Windows Server N+2 LTSC Honolulu Windows Server SAC 1609 1703* 1709 18xx 18xx 19xx 19xx 20xx 20xx © 2016 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Frequently Asked Questions… 11/13/2018 10:03 AM Frequently Asked Questions… © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Q: Do you have one slide that encapsulates LTSC and SAC? 11/13/2018 10:03 AM Q: Do you have one slide that encapsulates LTSC and SAC? © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Long-Term Servicing Channel 11/13/2018 10:03 AM Long-Term Servicing Channel Semi-Annual Channel RECOMMENDED SCENARIOS General purpose file servers, first and third-party workloads, traditional, apps, and other infrastructure roles Containerized applications and container hosts and Hyper-converged hosts benefiting from faster innovation NEW RELEASE Every 2–3 years Every 6 months 5 years of Mainstream support +5 years of Extended support SUPPORTED FOR 18 months All available Windows Server editions EDITIONS Standard and Datacenter WHO CAN USE All customers through all channels Software Assurance and Cloud customers only Server Core and Server with Desktop Experience INSTALLATION OPTIONS Server Core and Nano Server container image © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

11/13/2018 10:03 AM Q: Is the Semi-Annual Channel Windows Server, version 1709 a new release of Windows Server 2016? Can I upgrade/sidegrade from the LTSC to the SAC and vice versa? A: No. Windows Server 2016 (LTSC) and Windows Server, version 1709 (SAC) are different products, thus a reinstall is needed. © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

11/13/2018 10:03 AM Q: Do I have to choose a particular channel? Can I only use LTSC or only use SAC? A: No. You should the appropriate channel for your needs. You can absolutely mix and match. Use LTSC for your SQL/Oracle/SAP Servers and use SAC for you new cloud apps that are mining your databases… © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

11/13/2018 10:03 AM Q: What’s the patching story for LTSC and Semi-Annual Channel? A: It’s the same. Microsoft delivers monthly Cumulative Updates (CUs). © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

11/13/2018 10:03 AM Q: How do containers get updated? Do you run Windows Update in the container? A: Microsoft updates the Windows Server Core and Nano Server version 1709 images each patch cycle. Customers simply rebuild the container with the newer image. © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

11/13/2018 10:03 AM Q: Can my customer get early access to upcoming Windows Server builds? A: Yes! Through the Windows Server Insider Program. © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Windows Server preview builds Get early access to Windows Server builds: Participate in a rapid development cycle - test new features before they are released Provide feedback that can impact product quality and features Engage with IT Pros and experts in the Windows Server Insider Tech Community Resolve critical issues faster Join the Windows Insiders program: https://aka.ms/WSInsiders Join the conversation in the Tech Community: https://aka.ms/WSInsidersCommunity

11/13/2018 10:03 AM Q: Honolulu? Where can I learn more? How much will it cost? Can I manage Windows Servers in Azure? What are the system requirements? © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Honolulu FAQ Cost Browse using Installs on Manages Security 11/13/2018 10:03 AM Honolulu FAQ Cost Browse using Installs on Manages Connectivity Free! Edge Chrome Windows 10 Windows Server, version 1709 Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2012 R2* Windows Server, version 1709 Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows Server 2012 MS Hyper-V Server 2016 Azure not required Internet not required AD not required Security Configuration Positioning Feedback Extensions HTTPS LAPS Delegation IIS not required Agents not required SQL not required WMF 5.1 required on WS 2012 and 2012 R2 Evolution of “in-box” tools Complementary to RSAT, SC and OMS Upvotes via UserVoice Early alpha SDK in private preview © 2012 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

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