centron offers early access: test Windows Server 2022 free of charge as a beta version on powerful servers

centron, a provider of innovative colocation, cloud and managed server solutions, is giving interested parties the opportunity to test Windows Server 2022 free of charge in advance. Software developers and software companies can thus test the preview version of the new Microsoft operating system thoroughly before its official release.

centron editorial team · March 2023 Products

Test Windows Server 2022 free of charge

Since 2004, centron has repeatedly offered free beta testing for operating systems, frameworks and cloud software on powerful servers. As part of the current beta server campaign, interested parties and existing customers can test Windows Server 2022 free of charge until its release. For this purpose, centron is now providing virtual servers with sufficient performance. With this free offer, software developers can put Microsoft's new server operating system through its paces now, so that they are prepared for the official release.

The community spirit plays a very important role in our company philosophy. That is why we keep running free, public beta campaigns like this one. With this service, we thank our existing customers for their trust. At the same time, we want to underline our status as a reliable and flexible partner of the developer community, which we have earned over the past few years.

Wilhelm Seucan, Managing Director at centron

What is new in Windows Server 2022?

Windows Server 2022 is the next Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release and follows on seamlessly from Windows Server 2019. The most important new features include multi-layer threat protection with Secured-core server, support for HTTPS and TLS 1.3 by default, management with Azure Arc and a revised Admin Center.

The new features at a glance

  • Multi-layer threat protection with Secured-core server
  • Enhanced protection when transferring critical data, including support for HTTPS and TLS 1.3 by default
  • Management with Azure Arc
  • Better management of virtual machines in the new Admin Center
  • Simpler deployment and management of container applications

Interested readers can find comprehensive information on all new features in the official Microsoft blog.

Test Windows Server 2022 as a free beta version on centron servers

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