Microsoft will also bring the sudo command known from Unix systems such as Linux and MacOS to Windows 11. The corresponding update is planned for autumn 2024. Sudo can currently be tested on Windows 11 and Windows Server at the same time. However, that is not planned. According to Microsoft, only Windows 11 will be equipped with the feature.
“The setting to turn on sudo may appear incorrectly on Windows Server previews. This feature will not appear on Windows Server and it will be disabled on a future Windows Server Insider build.”writes Microsoft in a blog post. It’s likely that the company simply sees Sudo as a security risk. Therefore, users should inform themselves before using it. Microsoft provides one for this another blog post ready.
Sudo as a powerful tool
Sudo gives users the ability to execute commands on the command line with extended rights. For example, file operations or programs can be executed or changed. These extended rights can be useful on a server as long as users do not commit errors. On the other hand, sudo can also cause damage on servers. This is of course also the case with a client operating system. However, if there is a misconfiguration, it is more likely that the system itself will be disrupted and not other associated services.
Interesting: Microsoft wants to make Sudo open source for Windows 11 and thus make the feature transparent for interested parties. The company has already opened one for this purpose Github repo and stores previously developed components there. Users can also leave feedback here and help with the further development of Sudo.