Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Standard   At the heart of the Microsoft Cloud OS vision, Windows Server 2012 brings Microsoft"s experience delivering global-scale cloud services into your infrastructure. Windows Server 2012 offers exciting features and enhancements across virtualization, storage, networking, virtual desktop infrastructure, access and information protection, and more.   Enterprise-class   Enhanced features allow you to take advantage of even better performance and more efficient capacity utilization in your datacenter, helping you increase the agility of your business. Windows Server 2012 offers a proven, enterprise-class virtualization and cloud platform that can scale to continuously run your largest workloads while enabling robust recovery options to protect against service outages.   Simple and cost-effective   Windows Server 2012 also gives you resilient, multi-tenant-aware storage and networking capabilities for a wide range of workloads. It delivers these capabilities at a fraction of the cost of other solutions, through the use of low-cost, industry-standard hardware. With automation of a broad set of management tasks built-in, Windows Server 2012 simplifies the deployment of major workloads and increases operational efficiencies.   Application focused   Windows Server 2012 helps you build, deploy and scale applications and web sites quickly, and with more flexibility than ever before. In concert with Windows Azure VM and System Center 2012, it unlocks improved application portability between on-premises environments and public and service provider clouds, increasing flexibility and elasticity of your IT services. Windows Server 2012 provides a scalable, highly available platform for mission-critical applications and offers enhanced support for open standards, open-source applications and various development languages.   User-centric   Windows Server 2012 makes it easier to deploy a virtual desktop infrastructure and can lower storage costs significantly by supporting a broad range of storage options and VHD de-duplication. Virtual Desktop Infrastructure in Windows Server 2012 makes it possible for users to access IT from virtually anywhere, providing them a rich Windows experience while ensuring enhanced data security and compliance. Windows Server 2012 enables you to provide access to corporate resources and helps protect critical business information. With Windows Server 2012, you can manage identities across your datacenter and federated into the cloud, provide flexible remote access to applications and resources, and define the resources and level of access users have to information based on who they are, what they are accessing, and what device they are using. These are minimum system requirements for installing Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Standard.   Processor: 1.4 GHz, x64 (does not support Itanium) Memory: 512 MB Free disk space: 32 GB (More needed if there is at least 16 GB of RAM)

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Foundation   A good server platform is a vital component of every small-scale business organization. The size may not demand advanced functionality or cutting-edge solutions to obstacles that arise in larger operations - nevertheless, the importance of a stable, secure, and high-performance network is just as pronounced. This is where the Foundation edition of Windows Server 2012 makes an appearance - equipped with a core of tools that will see to it that every server-related need you have is met to the fullest extent.   Foundation 2012 is both similar and different from its cousin in small business server operating systems - the Essentials edition. The two share a functional environment but the approach each of them takes has many points of divergence. By reading this article you will find out more about what sets Foundation 2012 apart from the competition, in terms of both features and unique advantages. These are minimum system requirements for installing Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Foundation:   Processor - 1.4 GHz and faster (x64 architecture required) Memory - 512MB and more Available Disk Space - at least 32GB

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Datacenter As the world continues to develop and expand, so too does the need for a more powerful and adept processing system to keep up with the changes. With constant IT development and expansion, the need to save, record, scale-up and dynamically shift around information becomes more crucial than ever before. Bearing that in mind, Microsoft sets out to accommodate the local business, corporate business, or everyday civilian with the proper tools and processing power required to keep up with the everyday rigors of public and private work.   Introducing Microsoft Server 2012 Datacenter, Microsoft’s newest computer processing unit that enables you to expand and evolve along with the growing global market and community. With this new system, Microsoft proves that it not only understands the world of technology it works within, but it also understands the needs and desires of its customers.   Built with the intention to increase productivity across the board, Datacenter 2012 not only provides higher levels of performance to allow for more rigorous technical testing and work, but it also provides a foundation for cloud computing. Microsoft ushers in an age of ubiquitous cloud solutions both personal and public, allowing users to take advantage of the multiple benefits of cloud computing everywhere.   These are minimum system requirements for installing Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Datacenter:   Processor: 1.4 GHz, x64 Memory: 512 MB Free disk space: 32 GB (more if there is 16GB of RAM or more)  

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Essentials Windows Server Essentials is now available in two forms:   As a server role: Windows Server Essentials Experience is provided as a server role in the Standard and Datacenter editions of Windows Server 2012 R2. Installing Windows Server Essentials Experience in Windows Server 2012 R2 provides you with all the features and functionalities (such as the Dashboard, client computer backups, and Remote Web Access) of Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials without the locks and limits that are imposed on it. For more information about this new server role. As a core Windows Server edition: Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials. As a part of your installation process, you can opt to install Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials as a virtual machine by following instructions in a wizard. Feature Name What’s New Description Server Deployment Server deployment options in Windows Server Essentials include:- Windows Server Essentials Experience as a server role in the Standard and Datacenter editions of Windows Server 2012 R2 can be installed as a member server in a domain.- Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials can be installed on a physical server or as a virtual machine. - Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials must be the domain controller at the root of the forest and domain, and must hold all the FSMO roles.- Windows Server Essentials Experience as a server role in the Standard and Datacenter editions of Windows Server 2012 R2 can be installed as a member server in a domain. If an Active Directory domain does not exist, installing the role will create an Active Directory domain, and the server will become the domain controller at the root of the forest and domain, holding all the FSMO roles. You can have more than one server with the Windows Server Essentials Experience role installed in your network.- As part of your installation process, you can opt to install Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials as a virtual machine by following instructions in a wizard. Client Deployment Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials provides improved client deployment options. The following improvements and changes are made in the client deployment process for Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials:- The Connector can be used to connect to a server running Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials from a remote location.- The Connector can trigger automatic VPN dialing in domain-joined clients, so that customers can always be connected to Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials when they are working off-premises.- The Connector can be configured to connect to other servers running Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials without reinstallation.- The Connector performance has been improved by reducing its memory and CPU usage. Users and Groups The following functionalities are added for managing users and groups :- User groups management- Office 365 distribution groups management - You can create user groups and add user accounts to them. User account permissions can be managed through their user group memberships.- If your server is integrated with Office 365, you can manage your Office 365 distribution groups from the Dashboard. Server Storage The following functionalities are added in Server Storage:- Folder management on a second server in a Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials network- Server folder quota - You can create shared folders on a secondary server while keeping the same Universal Naming Convention (UNC) path prefix.- You can specify a space quota for a server folder. You receive an alert when a server folder size grows beyond its defined quota. Data Protection Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials includes improved File History. File History backups are configured per user instead of per device. Also, you can automatically restore your data through File History backups on a new computer if your old computer is no longer functional or is unavailable.The first time you log on to your new computer in the network, you are prompted to restore your files from your File History backups. Health Reports Health Reports is integrated with Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials, and it no longer needs to be installed as an add-in. The Home page includes the Alerts and Reports tabs. Depending on your business needs, you can customize the system health reports to display items that you want to monitor. BranchCache BranchCache is integrated with Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials. You can turn on BranchCache to improve data access if the server running Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials is located offsite. For more information, see Manage BranchCache. Office 365 Integration The following functionalities are available when Office 365 is integrated with Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials:- SharePoint Libraries management- Office 365 distribution groups management If your server is integrated with Office 365, you can:- Manage your Office 365 SharePoint Libraries from the Dashboard.- Manage your Office 365 distribution groups from the Dashboard. Important: The integration of Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials with Office 365 is only supported in a single domain controller environment. The Integrate with Office 365 Wizard must be run on a domain controller. Mobile Devices You can manage Mobile Devices through the Dashboard. If your server is integrated with Office 365, you can manage your mobile devices by using the Exchange Active Sync functionalities; for example, you can define email access from a mobile device, set up password policies, and perform a remote wipe of the mobile device. Client Full System Restore Client Full System Restore is supported by Windows Deployment Services. You can create a client restore service by using the Set Up Client Restore Service task, and you can perform client full system restore over the network instead of using an image that is saved on a DVD. Remote Web Access Remote Web Access experience is updated. Remote Web Access is optimized for touch devices and enhanced with rich HTML5 support. Microsoft online services integration The integration of Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials with Microsoft online services is updated. The integration of Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials with Microsoft online services, including Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), Office 365, Windows Intune, and on-premises Exchange, is only supported in a single domain controller environment. The integration wizard for these Microsoft online services must be run on a domain controller.     These are minimum system requirements for installing Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Essentials: Processor - 1.4 GHz and above (x64 architecture required) Memory - 512MB and above Available Disk Space - at least 32GB

Windows Server 2012 1 User CAL   Windows Server powers many of the world's largest datacenters, enables small businesses around the world, and delivers value to organizations of all sizes in between. Windows Server 2012 redefines the server category, delivering hundreds of more features and enhancements spanning virtualization, networking, storage, user experience, cloud computing, automation, and more. Simply put, Windows Server 2012 helps you transform your IT operations to reduce costs and deliver a whole level of business value.   Product features Server virtualization Windows Server 2012 with Hyper-V provides a complete virtualization platform, providing increased scalability and performance with an elastic and flexible solution from the datacenter to the cloud. it's now easier than ever for organizations to realize cost savings from virtualization and to optimize server hardware investments. VDI Virtual Desktop Infrastructure in Windows Server 2012 makes it possible for users to access IT from virtually anywhere on popular devices, providing them a rich Windows experience while ensuring enhanced data security and compliance. Networking Windows Server 2012 provides an array of enhanced features that help reduce networking complexity, making it easier to connect users to IT resources, efficiently manage your datacenter and private clouds, and easily link your infrastructure with public cloud services. Access and information protection Windows Server 2012 makes it easier for administrators to protect corporate resources, build strong data access management and protection, and simplify the deployment of identity management infrastructure. Server management and automation Windows Server 2012 offers excellent total cost of ownership as an integrated platform with comprehensive, multi-server manageability that provides increased management efficiency, simplified deployment of servers and server roles, and resilient automation. These are the minimum system requirements for installing Windows Server 2012 1 User CAL:   Processor: 1.4GHz Memory: 512 MB Disk Space: 32 GB

Windows Server 2012 1 Device CAL   Windows Server powers many of the world's largest datacenters, enables small businesses around the world, and delivers value to organizations of all sizes in between. Windows Server 2012 redefines the server category, delivering hundreds of more features and enhancements spanning virtualization, networking, storage, user experience, cloud computing, automation, and more. Simply put, Windows Server 2012 helps you transform your IT operations to reduce costs and deliver a whole level of business value.   Product features Server virtualization Windows Server 2012 with Hyper-V provides a complete virtualization platform, providing increased scalability and performance with an elastic and flexible solution from the datacenter to the cloud. it's now easier than ever for organizations to realize cost savings from virtualization and to optimize server hardware investments. VDI Virtual Desktop Infrastructure in Windows Server 2012 makes it possible for users to access IT from virtually anywhere on popular devices, providing them a rich Windows experience while ensuring enhanced data security and compliance. Networking Windows Server 2012 provides an array of enhanced features that help reduce networking complexity, making it easier to connect users to IT resources, efficiently manage your datacenter and private clouds, and easily link your infrastructure with public cloud services. Access and information protection Windows Server 2012 makes it easier for administrators to protect corporate resources, build strong data access management and protection, and simplify the deployment of identity management infrastructure. Server management and automation Windows Server 2012 offers excellent total cost of ownership as an integrated platform with comprehensive, multi-server manageability that provides increased management efficiency, simplified deployment of servers and server roles, and resilient automation. These are the minimum system requirements for installing Windows Server 2012 1 Device CAL:   Processor: 1.4GHz Memory: 512 MB Disk Space: 32 GB

Windows Server 2012 5 Device CALs   This Windows Server 2012 product comes complete with 5 Device CALs for you to take full advantage of what it has to offer to your business. Take a look at some of the new and improved features of the server operating system found below.   Unlimited scalability. The licensing model of Windows Server 2012 allows you to essentially scale your business infinitely. Without any limitations to the number of users allowed on your server, you can bring your dreams into reality and create your dream organization complete with steady growth. Access your server remotely. Once your server is ready to run, users can access it remotely from virtually anywhere. The security of remote connections has improved with automatic VPN connections, while Work Folders make it easy to sync files across multiple devices connected to the server. More optimized storage. In today’s business world, all pieces of data are vital. Don’t pick and choose what gets to stay on your server and keep everything with a better-optimized storage system. Build scalable, highly available storage solutions with Windows Server 2012. Guaranteed uptime for your services. Windows Server 2012 ensures that your services are always available to work with. This reduces the need of having to stop your work due to software or service errors, providing a great boost to the productivity of your entire company. More stability with Failover Clustering. A new feature, Failover Clustering, allows you to reduce the risk of any data loss even if your server runs into issues. Rebuild and reboot your server from automatically generated clusters that ensure your hard work is never truly lost. Take advantage of virtualization. Reduce costs and improve your systems by creating virtual machines for your business. This practice makes it so you don’t have to purchase and physically deploy thousands of dollars worth of hardware, and instead can easily create new and unique workspaces virtually. These are the minimum system requirements for installing Windows Server 2012 5 Device CALs:   Processor: 1.4GHz Memory: 512 MB Disk Space: 32 GB

Windows Server 2012 5 User CALs   Windows Server powers many of the world's largest datacenters, enables small businesses around the world, and delivers value to organizations of all sizes in between. Windows Server 2012 redefines the server category, delivering hundreds of more features and enhancements spanning virtualization, networking, storage, user experience, cloud computing, automation, and more. Simply put, Windows Server 2012 helps you transform your IT operations to reduce costs and deliver a whole level of business value.   Product features Server virtualization Windows Server 2012 with Hyper-V provides a complete virtualization platform, providing increased scalability and performance with an elastic and flexible solution from the datacenter to the cloud. it's now easier than ever for organizations to realize cost savings from virtualization and to optimize server hardware investments. VDI Virtual Desktop Infrastructure in Windows Server 2012 makes it possible for users to access IT from virtually anywhere on popular devices, providing them a rich Windows experience while ensuring enhanced data security and compliance. Networking Windows Server 2012 provides an array of enhanced features that help reduce networking complexity, making it easier to connect users to IT resources, efficiently manage your datacenter and private clouds, and easily link your infrastructure with public cloud services. Access and information protection Windows Server 2012 makes it easier for administrators to protect corporate resources, build strong data access management and protection, and simplify the deployment of identity management infrastructure. Server management and automation Windows Server 2012 offers excellent total cost of ownership as an integrated platform with comprehensive, multi-server manageability that provides increased management efficiency, simplified deployment of servers and server roles, and resilient automation. These are the minimum system requirements for installing Windows Server 2012 5 User CALs:   Processor: 1.4GHz Memory: 512 MB Disk Space: 32 GB

Windows Server 2012 Remote Desktop 1 User CAL Licensing Requirements   Once the licensing grace period is passed, you must have a license for each connecting user or device to connect to an RD Session Host server. Youll also needs to install an RD Licensing server. You can install the RD Licensing role service on the same server the service isn't very demanding or on a separate server.   Youll need to purchase RDS Client Access Licenses (CALs) and install them on the RD Licensing server. These RDS CALs are tied to the server, but RDS lets you move them to new hardware if needed. Remember that RDS supports both per-user and per-device licensing. The model you choose should depend on whether you have more users or computers. RDS does not have concurrent-user licensing, and the licenses you choose must match the mode for which you configure the RD Session Host server.   Install the RD Licensing role service just as you did the RD Session Host role service. Then you must:   Activate the RD Licensing server Install RDS CALs so the RD Licensing server can allocate them to users and devices Tell the RD Session Host server to use the RD Licensing server (you must do this even if the two role services are located on the same machine)   You can virtualize an RD Session Host server, but you'll likely see a reduction in the number of simultaneous sessions it can support. Be sure to model on the same machine type (physical or virtual) you intend to use. If you do build a virtual RD Session Host server, you should probably use a server with a processor supporting second-level address translation (SLAT) to reduce the overhead of memory mapping between the physical machine and the VMs. To reduce overhead, its also advisable to use a Type 1 hypervisor like Hyper-V, not a Type 2.   These are the minimum system requirements for installing Windows Server 2012 Remote Desktop 1 User CAL:   Processor: 1.4 GHz Memory: 512 MB Disk Space: 32 GB

Windows Server 2012 Remote Desktop 1 User CAL   Order Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Retail Box today to get started on building your office environment. With the ability to collaborate and share files and programs via remote access, you increase the dynamics of your office. Interface improvements to Windows Server 2012 with the second revision make it the most secure and most stable version of Windows Server on the market today.   Install versions of popular office software such as Microsoft Office, Project, Visual Studio, or Visio among others, and have them accessible to multiple users via remote access. The 10 Client Access Licenses included with this product will provide you with the ability to tie 10 users to the local network of the server to collaborate.?   Windows Server will give you flexibility for expansion within your office. Have the capability to work remotely and access all elements of your work environment via remote desktop access. Be able to use virtual servers in order to use for developmental purposes as well as testing purposes.    These are the minimum system requirements for installing Windows Server 2012 Remote Desktop 1 User CAL:   Processor: 1.4 GHz Memory: 512 MB Disk Space: 32 GB

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Remote Desktop Service 5 User CAL Licensing Requirements   Once the licensing grace period is passed, you must have a license for each connecting user or device to connect to an RD Session Host server. Youll also needs to install an RD Licensing server. You can install the RD Licensing role service on the same server the service isn't very demanding or on a separate server.   Youll need to purchase RDS Client Access Licenses (CALs) and install them on the RD Licensing server. These RDS CALs are tied to the server, but RDS lets you move them to new hardware if needed. Remember that RDS supports both per-user and per-device licensing. The model you choose should depend on whether you have more users or computers. RDS does not have concurrent-user licensing, and the licenses you choose must match the mode for which you configure the RD Session Host server.   Install the RD Licensing role service just as you did the RD Session Host role service. Then you must:   Activate the RD Licensing server Install RDS CALs so the RD Licensing server can allocate them to users and devices Tell the RD Session Host server to use the RD Licensing server (you must do this even if the two role services are located on the same machine)   You can virtualize an RD Session Host server, but you'll likely see a reduction in the number of simultaneous sessions it can support. Be sure to model on the same machine type (physical or virtual) you intend to use. If you do build a virtual RD Session Host server, you should probably use a server with a processor supporting second-level address translation (SLAT) to reduce the overhead of memory mapping between the physical machine and the VMs. To reduce overhead, its also advisable to use a Type 1 hypervisor like Hyper-V, not a Type 2.   These are the minimum system requirements for installing Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Remote Desktop Service 5 User CAL:   Processor: 1.4 GHz Memory: 512 MB Disk Space: 32 GB

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Datacenter 64 Bit OEM Digital License - 2 Processor   Give your business the most advanced virtualization abilities available with absolutely no limits. With Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Datacenter, you’ll be able to provide more expansive solutions for your whole business, all of which can be access anywhere, thanks to powerful remote access features.   With easier administrative control over the server and a new and superior file system, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Datacenter allows any business to work more efficiently and effectively, no matter its size.   What Is Microsoft Windows Server?   Microsoft Windows Server is an operating system designed for business servers that includes a Windows-level of usability with advanced features that provide more abilities for the main server functions, such as server management, data storage, and security, applications, and communication.   What Is the Datacenter Edition?   Microsoft Windows Server is an adaptable operating system that can provide users a number of levels, from basic small businesses, use to more advanced program development, and large business service needs.   This adaptability is most noticeable in the different editions available with each new version. The Standard edition is designed to provide for the needs of most businesses, but it lacks some of the more advanced features.   The Datacenter edition has much more to offer businesses. It is the most advanced version of Windows Server 2012, and it includes all the most advanced features, as well as the ability to run unlimited virtualization on your processors.   Windows Server 2012 Datacenter must be run in 64-bit on your system.  

Windows Server 2012 - External Connector License - Open Government   Give your government office all the benefits of a high-quality server that can be shared with everyone in the office as well as those outside it, thanks to the External Connector License. With Microsoft Windows Server 2012, your office will have a server with more flexibility, adaptability, and power than all previous models, with a focus on providing more virtualization options.   What Is Microsoft Windows Server?   Windows Server is an operating system designed by Microsoft to provide a Windows-quality user and administrator experience on a server while providing advanced server features. These advanced features can be found in every aspect of server use, from server management, to data storage and security, to applications, to communication tools.   What Is an External Connector License?   An External Connector License allows you to provide access to users beyond your network. If you would like business partners, contractors, or some customers to have access to your server, you’ll need an External Connector License. These users will also need separate CALs (client access licenses) to connect.   What Is an Open Government License?   An Open Government License is a volume license that provides more flexibility for government offices looking to purchase Microsoft products. With an Open Government License, those offices can add more licenses as needed. Government offices must use government licenses.   These are minimum system requirements for installing Microsoft Windows Server 2012 External Connector License Open Gov.   Processor: 1.4 GHz or faster x64 RAM: 512 MB or more Available Disk Space: 32 GB or more (more is required if there is at least 16 GB of RAM in use)

 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Unlimited External User License   Windows Server powers many of the world's largest datacenters, enables small businesses around the world, and delivers value to organizations of all sizes in between. Windows Server 2012 redefines the server category, delivering hundreds of new features and enhancements spanning virtualization, networking, storage, user experience, cloud computing, automation, and more. Simply put, Windows Server 2012 helps you transform your IT operations to reduce costs and deliver a whole new level of business value.   MICROSOFT OPEN LICENSE BUSINESS Microsoft Open License is a software volume licensing program designed for corporate, government, charity, and academic customers who order as few as five licenses. After the initial order, customers can benefit from volume pricing for all licenses for the remainder of the term of their Open License authorization number. Open License Business offers savings on estimated retail prices by placing an initial order for five or more licenses or one server processor license. With Open License Business, customers can combine any set of Microsoft products to qualify for the five-license minimum.   These are minimum system requirements for installing Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Unlimited External User License.   Processor: 1.4 GHz Memory: 512 MB RAM Disk Space:  32 GB Optical Drive: DVD-ROM Drive Display: Super VGA (800x600) monitor.

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Standard License 64 bit   At the heart of the Microsoft Cloud OS vision, Windows Server 2012 brings Microsoft"s experience delivering global-scale cloud services into your infrastructure. Windows Server 2012 offers exciting features and enhancements across virtualization, storage, networking, virtual desktop infrastructure, access and information protection, and more.   Product features   Enterprise-class: Enhanced features allow you to take advantage of even better performance and more efficient capacity utilization in your datacenter, helping you increase the agility of your business. Windows Server 2012 offers a proven, enterprise-class virtualization and cloud platform that can scale to continuously run your largest workloads while enabling robust recovery options to protect against service outages. Simple and cost-effective: Windows Server 2012 also gives you resilient, multi-tenant-aware storage, and networking capabilities for a wide range of workloads. It delivers these capabilities at a fraction of the cost of other solutions, through the use of low-cost, industry-standard hardware. With automation of a broad set of management tasks built-in, Windows Server 2012 simplifies the deployment of major workloads and increases operational efficiencies. Application focused: Windows Server 2012 helps you build, deploy and scale applications and web sites quickly, and with more flexibility than ever before. In concert with Windows Azure VM and System Center 2012, it unlocks improved application portability between on-premises environments and public and service provider clouds, increasing flexibility and elasticity of your IT services. Windows Server 2012 provides a scalable, highly available platform for mission-critical applications and offers enhanced support for open standards, open-source applications, and various development languages. User-centric: Windows Server 2012 makes it easier to deploy a virtual desktop infrastructure, and can lower storage costs significantly by supporting a broad range of storage options and VHD de-duplication. Virtual Desktop Infrastructure in Windows Server 2012 R2 makes it possible for users to access IT from virtually anywhere, providing them a rich Windows experience while ensuring enhanced data security and compliance. Windows Server 2012 enables you to provide access to corporate resources and helps protect critical business information. With Windows Server 2012, you can manage identities across your datacenter and federated into the cloud, provide flexible remote access to applications and resources, and define the resources and level of access users have to information based on who they are, what they are accessing, and what device they are using.