Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2

Experts share Windows Server 2012 R2 advice to help IT administrators get the most out of key features in the server OS, such as Work Folders. Check for tutorials, such as how to use PowerShell to perform Windows Server automation tasks.

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The best ways to use a WSUS server in Windows Server 2012 R2

Admins can use Microsoft's native tool to manage OS updates across an enterprise network with the help of PowerShell. Continue Reading
Compression eases Live Migration process in Windows Server 2012 R2

By using Live Migration compression, smaller VM files are transferred more quickly between systems and have fewer resent or dropped packets. Continue Reading
How Remote DMA improves Live Migration in Windows Server 2012 R2

The RDMA feature can use high-throughput, low-latency data exchanges to improve Live Migration's performance in Windows Server 2012 R2. Continue Reading

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Five Windows Server 2012 R2 features admins should know

The features in the latest iteration of Windows Server can improve an enterprise's capabilities and bring it closer to the cloud. Continue Reading
Have a simple Work Folders setup in Windows Server 2012 R2

Follow these steps to have the easiest Work Folders setup possible and to make the feature an essential part of your enterprise. Continue Reading
Windows Server 2012 R2 makes VM migration faster, smoother

The Windows Server 2012 R2 release continues to push the trend of faster and less disruptive VM migrations in the data center. Continue Reading

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Preparing for an upgrade to Windows Server 2012 R2

Making the necessary preparations before beginning an upgrade can help avoid problems during the process. Here's what to do before moving to Windows Server 2012 R2. Continue Reading
Understanding Windows Server 2012 R2 upgrade limitations

Windows Server 2012 R2 has a few hardware and software limitations, including issues with 4K native drives and the inability to upgrade from one language to another. Continue Reading
Understanding Windows Server 2012 R2 installation requirements

Windows Server 2012 R2 has minimal installation requirements, but "resource creep" can leave fewer resources for workloads on virtualized servers. Continue Reading

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Essential Windows Server 2012 R2 system requirements

Before upgrading to Windows Server 2012 R2, read up on hardware requirements to ensure there are enough resources to preserve performance. Continue Reading
Windows Server 2012 R2 Storage Spaces addresses storage growth demands

Windows Server 2012 R2 Storage Spaces offers an alternative to traditional SAN storage and includes updates for virtualizing shared storage. Continue Reading
Windows Server 2012 R2 Storage Spaces suits SSD deployments

With the new storage tiering feature, Storage Spaces in Windows Server 2012 R2 works best with solid-state-drive devices. Continue Reading