Windows is the brand name for a series of operating systems from Microsoft. Use this tag to describe questions about DevOps tools and practices on the Windows Operating System.
Windows is a family of operating systems developed by Microsoft. Originally a graphical add-on for Microsoft DOS, Windows is a common choice for commercial and private operating system users.
Today there are several branches of Windows:
- Windows for desktops, notebooks, netbooks, and tablets
- Windows Server, for servers
- Windows Embedded Compact, for embedded devices
- Windows Phone, for smartphones
DevOps on Windows is often referred to as "WinOps", a portmanteau of "Windows" and "DevOps".