Windows Server 10: A first impression

Windows Server 10 has just been released as a preview. I downloaded the ISO file and installed it straight away. Here is a first impression.

Nothing has changed in the setup so far, I'm not sure right now, has there always been no version number behind Windows Server?

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So there will also be a core version again

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You can do little wrong during installation

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As usual, you will be asked for the admin password after installation

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At first glance, the Server Manager looks exactly like the Server Manager in Server 2012 R2

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But there is a start menu

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And the PowerShell 5

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There are already updates?! The preview was released not even 2 hours ago...

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Let's see what's new in the Active Directory

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Looks like there are no new features yet, Server 2012 can be selected as the highest function level

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On the surface, nothing has changed in the AD

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Windows 10 also joins the domain, where the Start menu also appears in all its glory

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Incidentally, just under 12 GB is stored on the server's hard disk.

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The first conclusion: The installation is quick, the system also works quickly and so far I have not received any error messages. Only one diagnostic service may not start in my VM, but at first glance Windows Server 10 makes a good impression. There will certainly be a lot more to do before the final version is released, but the preview already looks like a good basis. I will continue testing.

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