Today, Microsoft released Windows Server Insider Preview build 16237, which is the first build of the OS to be released under the Insider Program. It contains a number of new features.
Back in May, Microsoft announced that it would be introducing a new Insider Program for Windows Server this summer, complementing the current Windows 10 Insider Program that has existed since 2014. Today, the company released the first Insider build of the OS, which is build 16237.
Like all Insider Programs, it’s designed so that customers can test the latest pre-release features, and also provide feedback to help shape future development.
Obviously, this is the first time that Server customers are publicly getting access to the Redstone 3 Development Branch, so there are a lot of new features. Here are the general scenario highlights that Microsoft outlined in its announcement:
Here are the new features:
Any registered Insider can download the new build (there’s a temporary issue with Azure AD accounts that signed up for Windows Insiders for Business) , and you can grab it here. This particular build will expire on December 4, but Microsoft has provided keys that can be used throughout the pre-release cycle:
As with all Windows Insider Programs, Microsoft hopes that you will submit your feedback to the Feedback Hub.