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Jul 9, 2026 · Cloud Computing

Microsoft Takes the Lead with Azure Linux 4.0 – Is Windows Server Facing a Turning Point?

Azure Linux 4.0, now in public preview with a downloadable ISO, builds on Fedora and adds deep Azure‑specific optimizations, SELinux defaults, and Hyper‑V tuning, prompting a debate on whether it can eventually replace Windows Server while still being positioned mainly for evaluation and testing.