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Windows and Windows Server are both operating systems developed by Microsoft, but they serve different purposes. While Windows (Windows 10, Windows 11) is designed for personal use, productivity, and general computing, Windows Server is optimized for business environments, IT infrastructure, and network management.
| Feature | Windows (Client OS) | Windows Server (Server OS) |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Personal computing, office work, gaming | Enterprise IT management, server hosting, virtualization |
| User Limit | Supports 1 user session | Supports multiple simultaneous connections |
| Hardware Support | Standard consumer hardware | Supports high-performance server hardware |
| Active Directory (AD) | Can join AD domain | Manages Active Directory and domain services |
| Virtualization | Limited Hyper-V support | Advanced Hyper-V for server virtualization |
| File & Print Services | Basic file sharing | Enterprise-level file and print services |
| Security Features | Standard Windows Defender | Advanced security features (Windows Defender ATP, Credential Guard) |
| Remote Desktop | Limited to 1 remote session | Supports multiple Remote Desktop sessions |
| Licensing Model | Per device/user licensing | Core-based licensing for scalability |
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