Windows Server 2012 is probably the most significant release of the Windows
Server platform ever. With an innovative new user interface, powerful
new management tools, enhanced Windows PowerShell support, and hundreds
of new features in the areas of networking, storage, and virtualization, Windows
Server 2012 can help IT deliver more while reducing costs. Windows Server 2012
also was designed
for the cloud from the ground up and provides a foundation
for building
both public and private cloud solutions to enable businesses
to take
advantage of the many benefits of cloud computing.
This book provides a technical overview of Windows
Server 2012 and is
intended
to help IT professionals familiarize themselves with the capabilities of the
new platform. This present edition also replaces the earlier preview edition, with
screenshots and feature descriptions now being based on RTM instead of Beta.
Get a head start evaluating Window Server 2012—with technical insights from a Microsoft MVP who’s worked extensively with the beta release. This practical introduction illuminates new features and capabilities, with scenarios demonstrating how the platform can meet the needs of your business.
Based on final, release-to-manufacturing (RTM) software, this book provides the high-level information you need to begin preparing now for deployment and management. Topics include:
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Virtualization and cloud solutions
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Availability
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Provisioning and storage management
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Security and scalability
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Infrastructure options
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Server configuration and administration
