For example if you are running windows server 2012 r2 standard you can convert it to windows server 2012 r2 datacenter.
Microsoft windows storage server 2012 r2 standard.
Lifecycle dates extended for windows server 2012.
Windows server 2012 r2 will continue to have the same licensing model as windows server 2012 with two editions available in volume licensing.
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The process of moving to windows server 2012 r2 might vary greatly depending on which operating system you are starting with and the pathway you take.
The windows server 2012 r2 provides a wide range of new and enhanced features and capabilities spanning server virtualization storage software defined networking server management and automation web and application platform access and information protection virtual desktop infrastructure and more.
Windows server products resources.
Editions are differentiated by virtualization rights only two oses for standard and unlimited oses for datacenter.
This topic addresses the information you need to install windows server 2012 r2.
This chart illustrates the differences among the various windows server 2012 r2 products and editions including the various editions of windows server microsoft hyper v server storage server and multipoint server.
It delivers continuous availability that is designed to protect from a range of failures and prevent downtime in a scalable and reliable manner.
Migration means moving from your existing operating system to windows server 2012 r2 by transferring to a different set of hardware.
Standard edition and datacenter edition.
Windows storage server 2012 delivers excellent economics for a shared storage solution by leveraging industry standard hardware matched with robust storage capabilities.
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The mainstream and extended support dates for windows server 2012 have been extended for customers to align with the standard lifecycle transition timeline.