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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Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 News
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October 28, 2013
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Oct'13
Will Windows Server 2012 R2 features change Microsoft's tablet game?
Microsoft strikes back at its Surface tablet critics with Windows Server 2012 R2 features like Workplace Join and Work Folders.
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August 09, 2013
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Aug'13
Microsoft hikes Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter edition pricing
Microsoft made changes to its license pricing, upping the cost of Windows Server 2012 R2 by as much as 28%. It also discussed a new licensing option.
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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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
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This year's five most popular tips for Windows Server admins
Whether it was Windows Server 2012 or getting to know Windows Server 2012 R2, admins used these tips to learn about the OSes. Continue Reading
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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
Evaluate Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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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
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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
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Building out private clouds with Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V
The latest iterations of Windows Server and Hyper-V have capabilities and features especially for building private clouds. Continue Reading
Manage Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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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
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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
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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
Problem Solve Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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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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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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Be aware of essential Windows Server 2012 R2 hardware requirements
Before upgrading to Windows Server 2012 R2, read up on hardware requirements to ensure there are enough resources to preserve performance. Continue Reading