Windows Server 22h2

It loses points for not modernizing the management interface fully, but gains points for being an incredibly stable, secure, and boring (in a good way) enterprise operating system. It does exactly what a server OS should do: stay out of the way and let the workloads run.

If you are running a "22H2-like" expectation, remember: There is no Semi-Annual Channel release for Server post-2022; future major updates arrive as Windows Server 2025 (expected 2024-2025). For today, deploy Server 2022 with the latest cumulative update (OS Build 20348.xxxx) to get all post-launch security and hybrid features. windows server 22h2

This is where the review turns lukewarm. It loses points for not modernizing the management