Description
Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard powers small to medium-sized business IT environments. Elevate your organization’s IT capabilities with Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard, a comprehensive server operating system designed to meet the unique needs of small to medium-sized businesses. Experience improved efficiency, streamlined management, and enhanced security features tailored to safeguard your data and applications while providing a scalable architecture to support your business’s growth and evolving requirements.
Key Features:
- Virtualization: Optimize resource utilization and reduce hardware costs with powerful virtualization capabilities, including Hyper-V and support for up to 2 virtual machines.
- Centralized Management: Simplify administration tasks with streamlined management tools, including Server Manager and PowerShell, for efficient control over your IT environment.
- Advanced Security: Protect your organization’s valuable data and applications with robust security features such as Windows Defender, AppLocker, and BitLocker.
- Scalable Architecture: Accommodate your business’s growth with a flexible and scalable infrastructure, supporting up to 64 GB RAM and 4 TB storage.
- Compatibility: Ensure seamless integration with your existing software and applications, including popular Microsoft products like SQL Server and Exchange Server.
System Requirements
Hardware Requirements:
- Processor: x64-bit architecture, 1.4 GHz (2.0 GHz or faster recommended)
- Memory: 512 MB RAM (2 GB or more recommended)
- Storage: 32 GB available hard drive space (may vary depending on installed roles and features)
- Network: Gigabit Ethernet adapter
- Optical Drive: DVD-ROM drive (for installation from DVD media)
- Input Devices: Keyboard and mouse
- Monitor: Super VGA (1024 x 768) or higher-resolution monitor
Software Requirements:
- Active Directory Domain Services
- Internet Information Services (IIS)
- Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5
- Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
Additional Considerations:
- For certain roles and features, additional hardware and software requirements may apply.
- For optimal performance and to support large-scale enterprise environments, higher hardware specifications may be necessary.
Note that these are the minimum requirements, and your specific needs may vary depending on factors such as the applications and services you plan to run on the server. It’s essential to evaluate your requirements and plan accordingly to ensure optimal performance for your Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard deployment.
