#USING WINDOWS 10 PRO AS A HOME SERVER UPGRADE#

The free Windows 10 upgrade doesn't apply to Windows Enterprise that's because you can only get it with a volume licence (and you have to already have a Windows Pro licence for each PC), and if you have a volume licence you already have the option of Software Assurance, which includes upgrades.Windows 10 LTSC (1809) vs Windows 10 Enterprise (Latest)

#USING WINDOWS 10 PRO AS A HOME SERVER PC#

There's also Credential Guard and Device Guard features for protecting Windows logon credentials and locking down which applications a PC can run, and the option of keeping a PC on the Long Term Servicing Branch where it gets only security updates (ideal for systems you need to have working reliably for years without being affected by new and changing Windows features). Windows 10 Enterprise has all the business features of Pro, and adds a number of more powerful features designed for larger companies: Direct Access for connecting without a VPN, AppLocker for whitelisting apps, BranchCache for sharing downloads and updates with other PCs using a peer-to-peer connection, and group policy for controlling the Start Screen. (Image credit: Microsoft) Windows 10 Enterprise The Remote Direct Memory Access means you can transfer files between server, PC and SMB Direct quickly with low latency on network requests. The use of persistent memory support also means this OS will let you access your files even if you shut down the system. This OS uses fewer CPU cycles meaning you end up with more capacity so you can multitask lots of processes at the same time without costing you on performance. You also get support for up to 6TB or RAM, the ReFS file system for safe storage that fights against corruption, Non-Volatile Dual In-line Memory Module and remote direct memory access. You can bolt together up to four CPUs and this will help you take advantage of all of them. That means this supports very intensive tasks and as such works well with the likes of Intel Xeon, AMD Opteron and AMD Epyc processor. This is, as Microsoft says, the most powerful Windows yet. (Image credit: HP) Windows 10 Pro for WorkstationsДЄs the name suggests this is Windows 10 Pro at its core but rather than being built for all work scenarios this is specifically tailored to high-end hardware.

#USING WINDOWS 10 PRO AS A HOME SERVER WINDOWS 8.1#

It is a free upgrade from the Pro versions of Windows 7 and 8.1 (which includes Windows 7 Ultimate as well as Professional, and Windows 8.1 Pro and Pro for Students), you'll be able to upgrade to it from Windows 10 Home, and some desktops and notebooks designed for business will come with Windows 10 Pro. There are ways of connecting Windows Home PCs to a server, but if you want the familiar business PC experience, Windows 10 Pro is what you need.

#USING WINDOWS 10 PRO AS A HOME SERVER UPDATE#

Pro users can get updates from Windows Update for Business, which includes options for scheduling updates so they don't reboot PCs at important business times. You also get Hyper-V for virtualisation, BitLocker whole disk encryption, enterprise mode Internet Explorer, Remote Desktop, a version of the Windows Store for your own business, Enterprise Data Protection containers and assigned access (which locks a PC to running only one modern application, to use like a kiosk).

If you use your PC for business, Windows 10 Pro has extra features over Windows 10 Home вЂ“ the most important of which is being able to join a domain, including Azure Active Directory for single sign-on to cloud services (and have group policy applied as part of that).

Using windows 10 pro as a home server