Which suite is right for you?

Check which Windows Server 2012 edition offers the most relevant features and functionality for your business.

Essentials

Essentials

Standard

Standard

Datacenter

Datacenter

Active Directory Rights Management Services 1

BranchCache Content Server

BranchCache Hosted Server

Direct Access

Hyper-V

Internet Information Services 7.5

Network Access Protection

Remote Desktop Services 2

Server Core

Server Manager

Windows Deployment Services

Windows PowerShell

Licensing Server/Process

Server license

Two processor

Two processor

Virutalization rights

N/A

Two VMs

Unlimited VMs

1Requires an incremental AD RMS CAL for access.
2Requires an incremental RDS CAL for access.

Product Information

Protect your data

Secure your business with simplified backups and built-in disaster recovery. You can also use centralised IT management to make sure systems are up to date, and control who has access to your documents.

Promote flexible work styles

Your teams can work more productively with secure mobile access to the documents they need. Enable them to connect from virtually any location or device, and make sure devices are protected with Windows Defender.

Simplify your path to the cloud

Discover the flexibility to choose the right solution for your business needs. Enjoy seamless integration and centralised administration of your cloud services and on-premise applications, without ever losing control over your confidential information and documents.

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How to buy

  • Windows Server 2012 Essentials

    WINDOWS SERVER 2012 ESSENTIALS

    Windows Server 2012 Essentials (formerly Windows Small Business Server Essentials) is a flexible, affordable, and easy-to-use server solution designed and priced for small businesses with up to 25 users and 50 devices.

    Price ERP

    £304.80

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  • Windows Server 2012 Standard

    WINDOWS SERVER 2012 STANDARD

    Ideal for non-virtualised or lightly-virtualised environments. A Standard edition license will entitle you to run up to two VMs on up to two processors (subject to VM use rights).

    Price ERP

    £540.00

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  • Windows Server 2012 Datacenter

    WINDOWS SERVER 2012 DATACENTER

    Perfect for highly-virtualised private cloud environments. A Datacenter edition license will entitle you to run an unlimited number of VMs on up to two processors.

    Price ERP

    £2,934.00

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  • Microsoft Partner Network

    Microsoft Partner Network

    Microsoft sells through authorised partners, who are skilled in the use of Microsoft technologies to resolve business challenges.

    Microsoft Partners include Small Business Specialists, who specialise in helping start up and small-to-medium businesses tackle their business challenges through IT solutions.

    If you know you need to upgrade your IT but aren't sure how, talk to a Microsoft Partner. You can search for products and services, and find a partner near you, through Pinpoint, Microsoft’s online marketplace.

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Purchase from a Microsoft Reseller

  • Insight offers competitively priced computers, hardware and software, plus services ranging from basic configuration to advanced design implementation and financing.

     

  • Bechtle provides over 44,000 IT hardware and software products to businesses and public sector organisations – both through its website and local sales offices.

     

  • Equanet offers an extensive range of computing and technology products at competitive prices, and provides technology-based services and solutions to UK businesses of all sizes.

     

Purchase from a Microsoft Reseller

  • Insight offers competitively priced computers, hardware and software, plus services ranging from basic configuration to advanced design implementation and financing.

     

  • Bechtle provides over 44,000 IT hardware and software products to businesses and public sector organisations – both through its website and local sales offices.

     

  • Equanet offers an extensive range of computing and technology products at competitive prices, and provides technology-based services and solutions to UK businesses of all sizes.

     
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