| Component | Minimum Requirement | |-----------|--------------------| | Processor | 1.4 GHz 64-bit (x64) | | RAM | 512 MB (2 GB+ for GUI recommended) | | Disk space | 32 GB+ (GUI requires more) | | Network | Gigabit Ethernet adapter | | Firmware | UEFI 2.3.1c with Secure Boot (for Secured-core) | | TPM | TPM 2.0 (recommended for security features) |
The support lifecycle for Windows Server 2022 version 21H2 is as follows: windows server 2022 21h2
August 18, 2021 Build Number: 20348 Codename: "Iron" Support Lifecycle: Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) – Supported until October 13, 2026 (Mainstream) / October 14, 2031 (Extended). Security is the primary pillar of this release
Windows Server 2022 version 21H2 is the first semi-annual channel release of Windows Server 2022. The "21H2" designation refers to the release's version number (21) and the second half of 2021 (H2). No feature updates required
Security is the primary pillar of this release. Windows Server 2022 is designed to act as a "secure core server," integrating security at the hardware, firmware, and OS levels.
Note: 21H2 LTSC receives security updates through 2031. No feature updates required.