Windows Server 2019 is the latest version of the server operating system by Microsoft, as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems. Because Windows Server 2019 is a Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release, it includes the Desktop Experience. With the release of Windows Server 2019, Microsoft rolls up three years of updates for its HCI platform. With the LTSC release of Windows Server 2019, IT Pros will once again get their desktop GUI of Windows Server in addition to the GUI-less ServerCore and Nano releases. With the release of Windows Server 2019, Microsoft will formally release their Project Honolulu server management tool. Windows Server 2019 includes Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) that assess common vectors for security breaches, and automatically blocks and alerts about potential malicious attacks.