WINDOWS SERVER 2012 R2 DATACENTER

Microsoft's Windows 2012 R2 DataCenter offers you an up-to-date server operating system with a central focus on virtualization and data storage in a cloud. Microsoft Server 2012 R2 DataCenter not only provides a new user interface but also introduces many new features and optimizations, especially in the areas of networking, application and web platform, storage, virtual desktop infrastructure, and information and access protection. Increase the productivity and performance of your servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 DataCenter.

Efficient Work with Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 DataCenter

With Microsoft Server 2012 R2 DataCenter aimed at both smaller and larger companies, you have the ability to run even business-critical workloads by improving performance and scalability. In addition, stable recovery options can be provided with Microsoft Server 2012 R2 DataCenter to protect against failures. Microsoft Server 2012 R2 DataCenter allows you to develop applications and websites thanks to the establishment of extended support for open frameworks.

More Flexibility through Virtualization and Cloud Services

Microsoft Server 2012 R2 DataCenter allows you to deploy a virtual desktop infrastructure. With the help of application portability at service providers, you can easily scale and very flexibly provide applications both in the local data center and in the public cloud. Numerous storage options and VHD deduplication in Windows Server 2012 R2 DataCenter save you storage costs. The modern user interface comes from the Microsoft version Windows 8 and simplifies system operation with a touchscreen.

The main difference between Windows Server 2012 DataCenter and the Standard version is that the latter is limited to two machines in the number of possible virtual instances, while this number is unlimited in the DataCenter Edition. The system requirements for Windows 2012 R2 DataCenter correspond to those of the previous version, Windows Server 2012 DataCenter, supporting two physical processors.

New Features in Windows 2012 R2 DataCenter

The reliable Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 DataCenter system impresses not only with efficient performance optimizations but also with numerous new programs and features:

• Microsoft Windows Azure: Cloud backup of the server
• Modern user interface: Optimized for touchscreen operation
• New Task Manager: Optimized workflow and interface
• PowerShell 3.0: Better system settings management
• SMB 3.0: Improved access for file sharing
• IIS 8.0: Extended Validation Certificate Management

Further new features that Windows 2012 R2 DataCenter offers you compared to the previous version include storage spaces with tiering, storage QoS, and a shared VHDX.

Improved Data Management

With Microsoft Server 2012 R2 DataCenter, the well-known NTFS file system was also supplemented by the new ReFS. This offers optimal support, especially in server operation, as it was developed exclusively for storing data on servers. Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 DataCenter now also provides dynamic access control. With this so-called Dynamic Access Control, data access is regulated using metadata. The new feature works with Active Directory security policies and thus protects your data by, among other things, preventing unauthorized access during a move operation.