Microsoft has come out with new version of OS windows server 2012. Promising with great features from its previous Microsoft windows server 2008.
Not when it comes to upgrading on new version then so important thing is licensing and Its feature that should match with our business needs and existing environment with cost effective price and long lasting services offer.
We have listed below all 2012 editions and to choose for your Organisation
Windows Server 2012 has four editions:
- Foundation
- Essentials
- Standard
- Datacenter
Below is the list of Windows server 2012 Editions comparison
Windows Server 2012 four editions: Foundation, Essentials, Standard and Datacenter | ||||
Specifications | Foundation | Essentials | Standard | Datacenter |
Distribution | OEM only | Retail, volume licensing, OEM | Retail, volume licensing, OEM | Volume licensing and OEM |
Licensing model | Per server | Per server | Per CPU pair[c] + CAL[d] | Per CPU pair[c] + CAL[d] |
Processor chip limit | 1 | 2 | 64 | 64 |
Memory limit | 32 GB | 64 GB | 4 TB | 4 TB |
User limit | 15 | 25 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
File Services limits | 1 standalone DFS root | 1 standalone DFS root | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Virtualization rights | N/A | Either in 1 VM or 1 physical server, but not both at once | 2 VMs | Unlimited |
DHCP role | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
DNS server role | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Fax server role | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
UDDI Services | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Print and Document Services | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Web Services (IIS) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Windows Deployment Services | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Windows Server Update Services | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
AD Lightweight Directory Services | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
AD Rights Management Services | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Application server role | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Server Manager | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Windows Powershell | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Active Directory Domain Services | Must be root of forest and domain | Must be root of forest and domain | Yes | Yes |
Active Directory Certificate Services | Certificate Authorities only | Certificate Authorities only | Yes | Yes |
Active Directory Federation Services | Yes[55] | No | Yes | Yes |
Server Core mode | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Hyper-V | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Network Policy and Access Services limits | 50 RRAS connections and 10 IAS connections | 250 RRAS connections, 50 IAS connections, and 2 IAS Server Groups | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Remote Desktop Services limits | 50 Remote Desktop Services connections | Gateway only | Unlimited | Unlimited |
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