SQL Server 2025 Enterprise on Windows Server 2025

SQL Server 2025 Enterprise on Windows Server 2025 (Preview VM) — for evaluation and early adoption

Who this is for: Enterprise customers piloting SQL Server 2025 Enterprise on Windows Server 2025 ahead of general availability who need a hardened test bed with the same security posture as the GA fleet.

What you get

• SQL Server 2025 Enterprise Edition on Windows Server 2025 Gen2 Preview
• Trusted Launch with Secure Boot and vTPM
• Pre-hardened baseline matching the production fleet
• Monthly patch refresh aligned with Microsoft cumulative updates

Supported software & integrations

• Windows Server 2025 Datacenter Gen2
• SQL Server 2025 Enterprise (Preview)
• Azure Backup, Azure Monitor, Azure Key Vault

Prerequisites

• Recommended VM size: Standard_E8ds_v5 or larger
• Premium SSD recommended for production data volumes
• Preview workloads only — not for production SLA-bound deployments

Limitations & support

• Preview image — subject to change; not covered by GA SLA
• Single-node; HA via Always On AG configured by customer
• Support: support@dcassociatesgroup.com · www.dcassociatesgroup.com/support · SLA: business-hours, 24-hour response