Microsoft is considering flying Windows Server Insider builds like Windows Update

Just like the consumer versions of Windows built for Insiders, Microsoft regularly releases Windows Server previews. Just last week, it rolled out Windows Server VNext Preview build 25099 to users registered as Insiders.

However, unlike Windows 10 and Windows 11 builds that are released to the Insider channel through Windows Update, Windows Server preview builds are delivered to registered users via ISO files. That may change as Microsoft now has Windows Server administrators interested in whether they want preview builds sent to them just like Windows client builds.

In a forum post, Microsoft shared a link to a survey that server administrators can fill out to provide feedback to the company on whether they want preview builds sent to their test devices. The motivation behind this approach is to "facilitate build-to-build upgrades," but Microsoft has noted that for this to work properly, Windows Server instances need to be connected to the internet. Another thing to note is that Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) does not currently support Flight Preview builds built this way. It is important to note that the current upgrade method will not be deprecated and ISO will continue to be available.

The survey is very short, containing only six questions. The questions centered around how often administrators install preview builds, interest in installing beta builds without WSUS support, and how long ago the respondent joined the Insider program. The investigation closed on May 18, 2022.

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