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Beyond virtualization Product Edition Comparison
The power of many servers, Overview of the top features of Windows Server 2012 compared to Windows Server 2003 R2 and Windows Server 2008 R2.
the simplicity of one Features Windows Server Windows Server Windows Server
Every app, any cloud Enterprise-class scale and performance 2003 R2 2008 R2 2012
Modern workstyle, enabled Shared-nothing live migration
Hyper-V Network Virtualization
Hyper-V Replica
Low-cost, highly available ile-based storage
Windows PowerShell 3.0
Windows Server 2012 Overview Hybrid applications
Windows Server powers many of the worlds’ largest datacenters, enables small businesses around the world, and delivers Multitentant, high-density websites
value to organizations of all sizes in between. Windows Server 2012 redeines the server category, delivering hundreds of new
features and enhancements spanning virtualization, networking, storage, user experience, cloud computing, automation, Simpliied, feature-rich Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
and more. Windows Server 2012 offers the lexibility to build infrastructure across premises on an open, scalable, and elastic Dynamic Access Control
web and application platform. Simply put, Windows Server 2012 helps you transform your IT operations to reduce costs and
deliver a whole new level of business value. Feature is supported Feature is not supported Feature is only partially supported
Windows Server 2012 Editions Client Access License (CAL)
CALs are different from Server Software Licenses.
A server Client Access License (CAL) is a license that gives users and devices the right to legally
access a server installed with Microsoft server software.
CALs are cost-effective and scalable.
You pay only for the licensing you need. You can adapt your licensing needs by buying CALs as
Editions Datacenter Standard Essentials Foundation your business grows.
• High density • Low density or no • Cloud connected irst • Economical general Windows Server 2012 CALs provide access to Windows Server 2012 or any previous version.
virtualization virtualization server purpose CALs from any previous Windows Server version, only work for that version or any previous version.
Feature comparison • Unlimited virtual • Two virtual instances • No virtualization • No virtualization
rights
rights
• All features
instances
• All features • 2 processors • 1 processor Types of Windows Server CALs
• Limited features • Limited features
Server
Server
Licensing model Processor + CAL* Processor + CAL* 25 user limit 15 user limit User CALs Single user with Device CALs Single device with RDS CALs Required for remote
unlimited devices.
unlimited users.
desktop access.
Running instances in physical operating 1 1 ** 1 *** 1 Ideal for companies Ideal for companies Ideal for companies
with multiple users
with employees
with users that need
system environment (POSE) who need to have for one device, such to access programs
roaming access to the as shift workers. or the full desktop
Running instances in virtual operating Unlimited 2 1 *** 0 corporate network remotely.
system environment (VOSE) using multiple devices,
as well as from
* Client Access Licenses (CALs) are required for every user or device accessing a server. See the End User License Terms unknown devices.
(http://www.microsoft.com/About/Legal/EN/US/IntellectualProperty/UseTerms/Default.aspx) for details.
** When a customer is running all allowed virtual instances, the physical instance may only be used to manage and service the virtual instances.
*** Essentials can be run in either a physical or virtual operating system environment “1 or 1.” © 2013 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. This datasheet is for informational purposes only.
Microsoft makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the information presented here.
The power of many servers, Overview of the top features of Windows Server 2012 compared to Windows Server 2003 R2 and Windows Server 2008 R2.
the simplicity of one Features Windows Server Windows Server Windows Server
Every app, any cloud Enterprise-class scale and performance 2003 R2 2008 R2 2012
Modern workstyle, enabled Shared-nothing live migration
Hyper-V Network Virtualization
Hyper-V Replica
Low-cost, highly available ile-based storage
Windows PowerShell 3.0
Windows Server 2012 Overview Hybrid applications
Windows Server powers many of the worlds’ largest datacenters, enables small businesses around the world, and delivers Multitentant, high-density websites
value to organizations of all sizes in between. Windows Server 2012 redeines the server category, delivering hundreds of new
features and enhancements spanning virtualization, networking, storage, user experience, cloud computing, automation, Simpliied, feature-rich Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
and more. Windows Server 2012 offers the lexibility to build infrastructure across premises on an open, scalable, and elastic Dynamic Access Control
web and application platform. Simply put, Windows Server 2012 helps you transform your IT operations to reduce costs and
deliver a whole new level of business value. Feature is supported Feature is not supported Feature is only partially supported
Windows Server 2012 Editions Client Access License (CAL)
CALs are different from Server Software Licenses.
A server Client Access License (CAL) is a license that gives users and devices the right to legally
access a server installed with Microsoft server software.
CALs are cost-effective and scalable.
You pay only for the licensing you need. You can adapt your licensing needs by buying CALs as
Editions Datacenter Standard Essentials Foundation your business grows.
• High density • Low density or no • Cloud connected irst • Economical general Windows Server 2012 CALs provide access to Windows Server 2012 or any previous version.
virtualization virtualization server purpose CALs from any previous Windows Server version, only work for that version or any previous version.
Feature comparison • Unlimited virtual • Two virtual instances • No virtualization • No virtualization
rights
rights
• All features
instances
• All features • 2 processors • 1 processor Types of Windows Server CALs
• Limited features • Limited features
Server
Server
Licensing model Processor + CAL* Processor + CAL* 25 user limit 15 user limit User CALs Single user with Device CALs Single device with RDS CALs Required for remote
unlimited devices.
unlimited users.
desktop access.
Running instances in physical operating 1 1 ** 1 *** 1 Ideal for companies Ideal for companies Ideal for companies
with multiple users
with employees
with users that need
system environment (POSE) who need to have for one device, such to access programs
roaming access to the as shift workers. or the full desktop
Running instances in virtual operating Unlimited 2 1 *** 0 corporate network remotely.
system environment (VOSE) using multiple devices,
as well as from
* Client Access Licenses (CALs) are required for every user or device accessing a server. See the End User License Terms unknown devices.
(http://www.microsoft.com/About/Legal/EN/US/IntellectualProperty/UseTerms/Default.aspx) for details.
** When a customer is running all allowed virtual instances, the physical instance may only be used to manage and service the virtual instances.
*** Essentials can be run in either a physical or virtual operating system environment “1 or 1.” © 2013 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. This datasheet is for informational purposes only.
Microsoft makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the information presented here.
