Closely following a similar announcement for its Windows 8 operating system, Microsoft also said it will RTM (release to manufacturers) its next-generation operating system for the server, Windows Server 2012, next month.
The company made both RTM release announcements at its Worldwide Partner Conference, being held this week in Toronto.
With the server RTM, OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) that sell Windows servers will be able to start installing Windows Server 2012 on their new units. The server operating system will be available for others beginning in September.
Expectations have been mounting for this release of the server software, considered by observers to be a major update. Thus far, the pre-release early versions of the OS have been downloaded more than 500,000 times, according to Microsoft.
Microsoft has added a number of major features since the last major version of the OS, Windows Server 2008 release 2. Access control to files and processes has been strengthened. Multiple Windows Server 2012 machines can now be managed as a group, from a single console. The embedded version of Microsoft's hypervisor, Hyper-V, can now work in multi-tenant configurations. And a new file system, Resilient File System, is designed to provide better scalability and reliability.
As with Windows 8, Windows Server 2012 will get the new Metro user interface.
Also in conjunction with WPC, hosting provider Rackspace announced it will start offering Windows Server 2012, both as a dedicated hosted server and as part of its Rackspace Cloud Server package. The exact release, due around October, will depend on Microsoft's development schedule.
Features :
1.Beyond Virtualization:
Offers a dynamic, multitenant infrastructure to help you scale and secure workloads to build a private cloud. Windows Server 2012 can help you provide:
- Complete Virtualization Platform
A fully isolated, multitenant environment features tools that can help guarantee service-level agreements, enable chargebacks through usage-based billing, and support self-service delivery.
- Increased Scalability and Performance
A high-density, highly scalable environment can be modified to perform at the optimum level based on your needs.
- Connectivity to Cloud Services
A common identity and management framework enables highly secure and reliable cross-premises connectivity.
2.Power of Many Servers, Simplicity of One:
Delivers a highly available and easy-to-manage multi-server platform. Windows Server 2012 can help you provide:
- Continuous Availability
New and improved features offer cost-effective, high IT service uptime. They are
designed to endure failures without disrupting services to users.
- Management Efficiency
The automation of an even broader set of management tasks and the simplified deployment and virtualization of major workloads offer a path to full lights-out automation.
- Cost Efficiency
Taking advantage of commodity storage, networking, and server infrastructure and increased power efficiency offer superior acquisition and operating economics.
3.Every App, Any Cloud:
Offers a broad, scalable, and elastic server platform that gives you the flexibility to build and deploy applications and websites on-premises, in the cloud, or across both. Windows Server 2012 can help you deliver:
- Flexibility to Build On-Premises and in the Cloud
Developers can use a consistent set of tools and frameworks enabling them to build symmetrical or hybrid applications across the data center and the cloud.
- A Scalable and Elastic Infrastructure
Windows Server 2012 offers new features to increase web site density and efficiency, and provides frameworks, services, and tools to increase scalability and elasticity for multitenant-enabled applications. Windows Server 2012 enables service providers to better build, provision, and manage a hosting environment.
- An Open Web and App Development Environment
Windows Server 2012 enables critical applications and enhanced support for open standards, open source applications, and various development languages.
4.Modern Workstyle, Enabled:
Provides users with flexible access to data and applications while simplifying management and maintaining security, control, and compliance. Windows Server 2012 can help you offer:
- Access to Applications and Data from Virtually Anywhere on Any Device
Seamless, on-demand access to virtualized work environments is available from virtually anywhere, including branch locations and public connectivity services.
- A Full Windows Experience Anywhere
A personalized and rich user experience is enabled from virtually any device while adapting to different network conditions quickly and responsively.
- Enhanced Data Security and Compliance
Granular access to data and corporate resources is enabled by central audit and access policies based on strong identity, data classification, and simplified administration for remote access.
Download : Windows Server 2012 (Release Candidate)
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