Useful Windows Server 2022+ Tips

Skip separate GUIs—install the modern, web-based Windows Admin Center to manage roles, updates, Hyper-V, and disks in one place.

• Enable Secured-core Server for hardware and firmware-level defense.

• Use DNS-over-HTTPS, AES‑256 SMB encryption, and default TLS 1.3 for secure communications.

• Benefit from improved TCP (HyStart++, RACK) and UDP offloading features for smoother, faster networking. 

• Hyper-V virtual switches also include new RSC enhancements for better throughput.

Easily move files and permissions from old servers (even non-Windows) to new hosts or Azure, with minimal downtime.

• Install PowerShell 7 (pwsh.exe) alongside legacy 5.1—it’s cross‑platform with improved syntax, module support, and remoting. 

• Use WSUS, Automated Windows Updates, or Azure hot-patch to keep servers patched continuously.

• Consider Storage Spaces, disk health checks, and defrag scheduling for efficient storage.

• Set static IPs, unique computer names, strong firewall and RDP settings, and restrict remote login to known IPs.

• Consider enabling network adapter teaming for redundancy and throughput, now built into Server Manager.

• Use nested virtualization with AMD support and GPU partitioning (Server 2025) for lab or container environments. 

• Enable Shielded VMs and vSwitch enhancements for secure, efficient virtualization.

1. Join domain & configure static IP.

2. Install Windows Admin Center.

3. Enable Secured-core, DNS-over-HTTPS.

4. Turn on WSUS or patch automation.

5. Set up storage health and backup jobs.

6. Configure PowerShell 7 alongside legacy shell.

7. Harden RDP and firewall.

8. Use virtualization features and storage migration as needed.