How does Windows Server 2025 support hybrid cloud environments?

Windows Server 2025 introduces several advanced features to support hybrid cloud environments, enhancing operational flexibility and connectivity across various settings. Here are some key aspects:

• Azure Arc Integration: Windows Server 2025 integrates seamlessly with Azure Arc, enabling hybrid and multicloud management. This allows administrators to manage Windows Server instances across on-premises, multicloud, and edge environments using Azure tools.
• Hotpatching: Enabled by Azure Arc, hotpatching allows for security updates with fewer reboots and minimal disruption to operations. This feature is available for Azure Arc-enabled Windows Server 2025 Standard or Datacenter running on physical machines, VMs, on-premises, or multicloud servers.
• Software-Defined Networking (SDN): Windows Server 2025 includes SDN multisite features that provide native L2 and L3 connectivity for workloads in multiple locations. This simplifies unified network policy management and enhances connectivity across hybrid environments.
• Enhanced Storage Options: The new release offers faster storage options and improved integration with hybrid cloud environments, making it easier to manage infrastructure and ensure high performance.
• Flexible Management Tools: Windows Server 2025 brings Azure capabilities to your datacenter through Azure Arc, offering flexible hybrid and multicloud management tools. This includes features for easier onboarding to Azure Arc and streamlined management of hybrid environments