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What would be the best software to install on a Dell server PowerEdge R720xd ???

On March 17, 2021, Dell officially launched their 15th generation PowerEdge servers with some models already available in 2019.

 

Windows 10

 

Though Dell Supports : https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-ca/drivers/supportedos/poweredge-r720xd

On March 17, 2021, Dell officially launched their 15th generation PowerEdge servers with some models already available in 2019.

 

Windows 10

 

Though Dell Supports : https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-ca/drivers/supportedos/poweredge-r720xd

 

 

Could it handle windows 11??

 

Or I need to stick with 10?

Hi:

@Pkshadow or someone else will correct me if I'm wrong, but my internet search turned up the same list of supported Operating Systems for that server that he provided & neither Windows 10 nor Windows 11 made the list. The web page explains why.



(((Friendly suggestion: If the forum software lets you, you *may* want to edit your topic title for clarity, as your question seems to be about *Operating Systems*, not about "software"??)))

Respectfully submitted

Hi @MoxieMomma once a Title has been made only a Admin will change it and has to be a big why to do so.

 

Topic can be abandoned and a new one started.     As to merging the 2 have seen worse that some will merge sometimes time, though that again leaves it up in the air and to the discretion .     Defining the correct topic to start with is key.

 

EDIT : spelling as underlined, to quick on mouse.

Edited by Pkshadow, 22 December 2023 - 07:41 AM.

I figured as much. Thanks.

 

But I suppose the "real" question is whether this server model supports either Win10 or Win11?

I may be reading the Dell web page incorrectly, but it seems that the answer is "NO"?

I would give it a try.  May not be able to get all of Device Manger Errors cleared up but Essentially any Pro is a Server of sorts.

 

Seen server software on non server systems before and have seen Win Pro running when Win 2008 R2 / 12 should be.

 

If it identifies the hardware properly then can chase down drivers from maker if possible.

 

I have had to download a gig of Intel stuff for 1 364byte file before.  Nothing surprises me on attempting to do anything when you probably should not.

 

I would put more trust in a 3rd party Firewall and A/V that you have actual controls you can manipulate and make rules such as (example) Norton (there are others) for protection as well as a Router with a good Firewall.

 

Each there own, but is always fun trying :=}

On March 17, 2021, Dell officially launched their 15th generation PowerEdge servers with some models already available in 2019.
 
Windows 10
 
Though Dell Supports : https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-ca/drivers/supportedos/poweredge-r720xd

 
 
Could it handle windows 11??
 
Or I need to stick with 10?

Your issue might be with 3d hardware acceleration and windows 11.