Microsoft's new Azure Linux 4.0 is here, and it could replace Windows Server

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Author: CrankyBear

Date: 7/2/2026

Article Summary:
Microsoft releases Azure Linux 4.0, a Linux server distribution that can be installed on bare-metal servers and virtual machines, and may potentially replace Windows Server in the enterprise.