Windows Server Support in York

Harness capabilities, empower your business

The Windows Server support York businesses rely on.

Fusion Systems installs, configures and supports Microsoft Windows Server for businesses in York and the surrounding areas. Windows Server gives you central control of your users, data, applications and network, with the security and reliability a growing business needs.

Whether you need an on-site server, a data centre solution or a cloud-based option, we recommend the right setup for your business, then configure and optimise it for maximum efficiency.

Is your server still supported?

Windows Server 2016 reaches the end of Microsoft’s extended support on 12 January 2027. After that date it will no longer receive security updates, leaving it more exposed to attacks. If you’re still running Windows Server 2016 or older, now is the time to plan an upgrade or a move to the cloud.

Why York businesses choose Fusion Systems for Windows Server

✓Local engineers: based in Osbaldwick, York.
✓Established in 2005 and ISO 27001 certified.
✓On-site, data centre or cloud: the right option for your business.
✓Upgrades planned carefully to keep disruption to a minimum.
✓Active Directory and security set up properly from day one.
✓Ongoing support from the same local team.

Related services: virtualisation, backup and disaster recovery and Microsoft 365.

Further reading: Microsoft’s lifecycle page for Windows Server 2016.

Key features

Active directory

Microsoft Windows Server’s cornerstone feature, Active Directory, revolutionises the management of user data, security, and distributed resources. Acting as a central configuration hub simplifies and enhances server management while allowing seamless control over local and remote machines.

This enables you to effortlessly manage user accounts whilst reducing administrative overhead and enables enhanced security and minimised administrative time with single sign-on capability.

Your network manager

Beyond Active Directory, Microsoft Windows Server is your central remote access tool and network manager, granting your business control over internal Domain Name Servers, Dynamic Hosting Configuration Protocols, IP networking, Virtual Private Networking, and much more. This enables you to streamline network management and boosting operational efficiency whilst ensuring secure remote access and safeguarding your data and resources.

Local security for external resources

Microsoft Windows Server seamlessly complements cloud-based services, supporting local security for businesses tapping into external resources. Centralising systems enhance the security of your local environment, providing a robust, versatile, all-purpose tool for your internal requirements.

Benefits of Microsoft Windows Server

Windows Server 2022 can significantly benefit your business, enabling you to confidently embrace the future and drive your digital transformation journey forward.

Run workloads anywhere

Windows Server 2022 allows you to run business-critical workloads seamlessly across your data centre, the cloud, and the edge, giving you the flexibility to adapt to changing business needs.

Enhanced security

With the rise in cybersecurity threats, Windows Server 2022 prioritises security by offering advanced multi-layer security features, providing robust protection against potential attack vectors.

Secured-core server

Benefit from powerful threat protection from hardware to the operating system. The secured-core server employs TPM 2.0 and System Guard to securely boot Windows Server, reducing risks associated with firmware vulnerabilities.

Virtualisation-based security (VBS)

The secured-core server includes VBS features like Credential Guard and Hypervisor-protected code integrity (HVCI) to enhance security.

Secure connectivity

Windows Server 2022 ensures secure connectivity to your business-critical assets, adding an extra layer of security during data transport. It introduces faster and more secure encrypted HTTPS connections and industry-standard AES-256 encryption for the SMB protocol.

Seamless cloud integration

Seamlessly integrate your on-premises Windows Server environment with Microsoft Azure, enabling hybrid cloud solutions to extend your capabilities and resources.

Modernise applications with containers

Windows Server 2022 offers a flexible platform for modernising applications using containers, making deploying, managing, and scaling applications easier.

Cost-efficiency

By utilising Windows Server 2022’s capabilities, you can optimise your IT infrastructure and potentially reduce costs while ensuring top-tier security and performance.

Stay ahead of emerging threats

Windows Server 2022 helps you proactively address emerging security threats, protecting your data and workloads.

Why not discover the potential of Microsoft Windows Server as your trusted IT companion? Elevate collaboration, streamline user management, and strengthen your network security with a solution that seamlessly adapts to your business growth.

Windows Server support York: frequently asked questions

When does Windows Server 2016 support end?

Microsoft’s extended support for Windows Server 2016 ends on 12 January 2027. After that, it will no longer receive security updates.

What happens if we keep using an unsupported server?

It will keep running, but it won’t get security fixes, so new vulnerabilities stay open. That increases the risk of a cyber attack and can cause problems with cyber insurance and compliance. We recommend planning an upgrade before support ends.

Can you move our server to the cloud?

Yes. We can advise on whether an on-site server, a data centre solution or a cloud-based option is best for your business, and handle the move for you.

Do you provide ongoing server support?

Yes. Our managed services include monitoring, patch management and support for your servers, so problems are spotted and fixed early.

Do you work with businesses across York?

Yes. Our engineers are based in Osbaldwick and work with businesses across York and the surrounding areas, with remote support available anywhere in the UK.

Make the smart choice for your business

—choose Microsoft Windows Server.