Win over SMBs with the benefits of Windows Server 2022 on HPE

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Many small to midsized businesses (SMBs) are still relying on outdated infrastructure and operating systems (OSs). Modernizing with HPE ProLiant Gen10 and Gen10 Plus servers with the Windows Server 2022 OS helps SMBs innovate and prepare for the future while maintaining better business continuity.

Windows Server 2022 running on the latest generation of HPE ProLiant server can help SMBs face a variety of challenges, including:

• Hybrid infrastructure: Help SMBs overcome limitations with existing IT that can make it difficult to keep up with modern business needs.
• Remote work: Help SMBs offer remote work options to maximize employee productivity, regardless of where they choose to work.
• Server modernization: Help SMBs modernize from legacy IT so they are free to take advantage of modern capabilities and the flexibility of cloud.

As you can see, modernizing can help SMBs be more competitive and future ready. The following are some questions you can ask your customers to see if they’re ready to upgrade:

• When was the last time you upgraded your server hardware? Do you have a refresh cycle? What is it?
  • A five-year refresh cycle used to be the industry standard, but many businesses are switching to a three-year cycle to keep pace with rapid changes in technology.[1]
• Are you currently running Windows Server? Which version?
  • Upgrading to Windows Server 2022 with the latest HPE ProLiant Gen10 and Gen10 Plus servers transforms the business with a flexible, cloud-ready platform with better performance and security.
• How are you supporting remote workers?
  • Windows Server 2022 with HPE ProLiant servers empowers people to work effectively from nearly anywhere. Remote Desktop Services (RDS) is built into Windows Server, and it helps deliver enhanced virtualized apps, remote desktop access, and simplified management—all with improved security and cost effectiveness in mind.
• Is data security / protecting business-critical data a concern?
  • Windows Server 2022, along with next-generation HPE ProLiant servers, can provide multilayer security controls to help ensure your data and apps remain protected from the latest threats.
• Are you confident that your server infrastructure can handle downtime or failure?
  • Running Windows Server 2022 on HPE ProLiant servers can help you extend to the cloud for superior business continuity and disaster recovery. For example, Azure Backup provides automatic backup and Azure Site Recovery provides data recovery.
• Does your current IT enable you to run public cloud services with the latest security features?
  • Modernizing IT with next-generation HPE ProLiant servers and Windows Server 2022 will help provide a zero-risk connection of your local IT to public cloud services.

Even if an SMB’s current server hardware and operating system seem to be performing well for their current needs, older infrastructure can still be holding them back, making it difficult to keep up with modern requirements for performance, availability, and security. Windows Server 2022 running on the latest generation of HPE ProLiant servers can help customers take advantage of a cloud-ready operating system that enables enhanced hybrid capabilities, advanced multilayer security, simplified

remote working, and a flexible server infrastructure platform. Plus, Windows Server 2022 can help IT teams save time, effort, and money because it helps to simplify server management with streamlined tools, whether servers run on-premises or in the cloud.

Learn more:

• HPE: Windows Server 2022
• What’s new in Windows Server 2022

• Enhance productivity and security with HPE, Microsoft and Intel
• HPE Flex Offers: Tailored configurations, everyday low prices, fast shipping

[1] Horizon Technology, Analyzing Hardware Refresh Cycles in the Data Center 2022, April 2022.