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What a great day! Back in June, we announced Windows Server was joining the Semi-Annual Channel<\/a> release cadence to deliver innovation at a faster pace. At Ignite, we announced Windows Server, version 1709<\/a>, the first release in this new model, and today you can start using it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Azure customers can deploy Windows Server, version 1709 based on the image in the Azure Marketplace<\/a>. Software Assurance customers can download Windows Server, version 1709 from the Volume Licensing Service Center<\/a> (VLSC) portal. If you run virtual machines in a hosted environment you can also check the images that your service provider made available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Windows Server, version 1709 is only the first step in this new world of faster release cadences. The most important aspect of having new releases twice a year is customer feedback will shape the product. You can try the next set of preview builds of Windows Server in the Semi-Annual Channel and provide feedback by joining the Windows Insiders<\/a> program. You can also join the conversation in the Microsoft Tech Community<\/a> where we have tons of professionals and experts sharing their learnings and answering questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, follow us @windowsserver<\/a> or on Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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