Main Features
Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter offers a range of key features, including:
- Improved virtualization capabilities
- Enhanced storage options
- Increased scalability and performance
- Improved security features
- Streamlined management and automation
Benefits
- Reduced hardware costs through virtualization
- Improved storage efficiency and flexibility
- Increased reliability and uptime
- Enhanced security and compliance
- Improved productivity through streamlined management and automation
The Difference Between Windows Server 2012 R2 and its Previous Version
Windows Server 2012 R2 is an updated version of Windows Server 2012. The main difference between the two versions is that Windows Server 2012 R2 includes new features and improvements that enhance its functionality and performance.
Some of the new features in Windows Server 2012 R2 include:
- Improved virtualization capabilities, including support for larger virtual machines and more efficient use of resources
- Enhanced storage features, such as Storage Spaces and tiered storage
- Improved networking capabilities, including support for software-defined networking and network virtualization
- Improved security features, such as enhanced authentication and access control
- Improved management capabilities, including support for PowerShell 4.0 and improved server management tools
Overall, Windows Server 2012 R2 is a more powerful and flexible operating system than its predecessor, and is designed to meet the needs of modern businesses and organizations.
Windows Server 2012 R2 Editions Comparison
| Features | Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials | Windows Server 2012 R2 Foundation | Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard | Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter |
| Max. CPU sockets | 2 | 1 | 64 | 640 |
| Max. RAM | 64 GB | 32 GB | 4 TB | 4 TB |
| Max. Virtual Machines | | | 2 | unlimited |
| Server Core Installation | | | | |
| Windows Server Update Services | | | | |
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