Preview of Windows Server 2012 Essentials
Microsoft has released the Release Candidate (RC) released its upcoming Windows Server 2012 Essentials. Together with Windows Server Foundation, the new server operating system to replace Windows Small Business and Home Server, Windows Server 2012 Essentials is designed here on networks with up to 25 users (CALs).
According to the blog entry, the developers have simplified compared to the beta version to import SSL certificates and existing Office 365 users. To speed up the installation, the setup program included only critical updates, other updates are recorded later. In addition, we've updated the Windows SBS Best Practices Analyzer and enables support for DHCP (DHCP Role).
The date for the publication of the final Windows Server 2012 Essentials Microsoft calls the end of the year. Until then, it would still add-on software such as Windows 8 Companion app and publish a Windows Phone 7 app, on which you can access data on the server.
At U.S. $ 425 expensive Essentials is a set number of CALs on the package, the license is for use on systems with up to two CPU sockets. Prices are based on a purchase from your Open License Program. The Foundation version to be delivered only with hardware (OEM), Microsoft calls the prices accordingly. As a successor to the Microsoft Home Server explicitly praises the Essentials edition: He will then dominate all services put in your Home Server. Compared to the previous Small Business Server 2012 Essentials server does not have Exchange and SQL Server with more, making the necessary licenses must be purchased separately.
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