Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter from Microsoft provides you with a modern server operating system centrally focused on virtualization and storing data in a cloud. Microsoft Server 2012 R2 Datacenter not only brings a new user interface, but also offers many new features and optimizations, especially in networking, application and web platform, storage, virtual desktop infrastructure, as well as information and access protection. Increase your servers' productivity and performance with Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter.

Work efficiently with Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter

With Microsoft Server 2012 R2 Datacenter aimed at both small and larger businesses, you have the option 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 also enables you, thanks to extended support for open frameworks, to develop applications and websites. 

More flexibility through virtualization and cloud services

Microsoft Server 2012 R2 Datacenter lets you provide a virtual desktop infrastructure. With application portability to service providers, you can scale applications both in your local data center and in the public cloud and make them available very flexibly. Numerous storage options and VHD duplication in Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter save you costs for storage. The modern user interface comes from the Microsoft Windows 8 version and simplifies system operation with the help of a touchscreen. 

The main difference between Windows Server 2012 Datacenter and the Standard edition is that the latter is limited to two virtual instances, while the Datacenter edition allows an unlimited number. 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 system Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter convinces not only with efficient performance optimizations but also with numerous new programs and features:

• Microsoft Windows Azure: Cloud backup for the server
• Modern user interface: Optimized for touchscreen operation
• New Task Manager: Optimized flow and interface
• PowerShell 3.0: Better system configuration management
• SMB 3.0: Improved access for file shares
• IIS 8.0: Extended validation certificate management

Additional new functions that Windows 2012 R2 Datacenter offers compared to the previous version include tiered storage, Storage QoS and a shared VHDX. 

Improved data management

With Microsoft Server 2012 R2 Datacenter, the well-known NTFS file system has also been complemented 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 also now provides dynamic access control. With this so-called Dynamic Access Control, data access is managed using metadata. This new feature works with Active Directory security policies and protects your data, for example by preventing unauthorized access during a move operation.

WINDOWS SERVER 2012 R2 DATACENTER - SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS