Yesterday Today

MBs of data

3.2 GHz servers

Flipphones

TBs of data

Multi-core processors

Tablets, smartphones

It is astounding to think of the technology landscape today compared to 5 or 10 years ago. There is an explosion in the volume and types of data we work with today, the power of our servers has multiplied many times over, and our mobile devices are now more advanced than the desktop PCs of the past. Windows Server 2012 R2 helps small and midsize businesses leverage the technology of today—and the future—whether by getting the most out of powerful, new servers, or by empowering employees to do business anywhere. Upgrade now and get your business ahead of the game for the long run.

Server Consolidation Disaster RecoveryGet the most out of your server hardware investment as you grow your business

Know you’re prepared for the unexpected, with the ability to recover from system failure and get back online quickly

Fact: Most businesses only use a fraction of capacity in today’s advanced server hardwareWhy upgrade: Run more applications on the same server with an industry-leading virtualization platformKey technology: Hyper-VVirtualization built-in to Windows Server 2012 R2 enables you to add more applications to the same server, helping to get the most out of your hardware investment and reduce related costs, like IT maintenance and even power bills.Server consolidation is just one small part of what virtualization can do. Once you virtualize with Windows Server, you are laying the foundation to take advantage of a range of additional benefits. Innovations like Live Migration and Live Cloning enable you to upgrade software and fix application issues without requiring any downtime, helping reduce interruptions to your business.

Fact: 40 percent of businesses never reopen after disaster strikes1

Why upgrade: Dramatically improve business continuity and reduce the risk of data loss in the event of system failureKey technology: Hyper-V ReplicaSystems can go down for many reasons, whether it’s a power outage, a break-in, or a fire. Hyper-V Replica, a feature introduced in Windows Server 2012, offers a cost-effective way to recover quickly and reduce data loss by automatically replicating your virtual machine to another location over a common broadband connection. Windows Server 2012 R2 adds the flexibility to customize your replication interval to fifteen minutes, five minutes, or as little as 30 seconds, depending on your business needs. It also introduces multi-node Hyper-V Replica, so you can replicate to additional servers for even greater reliability.

1 Federal Emergency Management Agency, fema.gov

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Ahead of the Game

The world is changing fast.Get ahead.Windows Server 2012 R2

Flexible, Cost-Effective Storage Easy Remote AccessQuickly scale your data storage to meet your business needs at a fraction of the cost of traditional solutions

Provide employees the flexibility to work anywhere and have the peace of mind that your data is protected

Fact: Traditional storage implementations can cost as much as the entire annual IT budget of a typical small or midsize businessWhy upgrade: Provide employees the storage they need, when they need it, without spending a fortuneKey technology: Storage SpacesMost businesses need to store an expanding volume and growing range of data types today, from documents and email to videos and social media. Storage Spaces, a feature included in Windows Server 2012 R2, provides a cost-effective solution for allocating storage to employees on a “just-enough and just-in-time” basis and quickly scale that storage up or down as needed.New in Windows Server 2012 R2 is storage tiering, which dramatically enhances storage performance while using lower-cost industry standard hardware.

Fact: Employees increasingly want access anywhere, while you need to make sure data stays protectedWhy upgrade: Provide access from anywhere while keeping sensitive data on the serverKey technology: Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) powered by RDSEmployees want the flexibility to access applications and data from anywhere, whether they are working at home, the office, or on the road – from PCs or mobile devices. However, sensitive company data can be put at risk as laptops and devices are all too often lost or stolen. With Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), powered by Windows Server Remote Desktop Services (RDS), your employees can access applications remotely, while you have the peace of mind that your data is kept on the server. Windows Server 2012 R2 VDI/RDS continues to enhance the user experience and management capabilities. The new features in R2 help you take advantage of core platform capabilities such as storage tiering and data deduplication to improve performance and scalability.With the R2 release, we are also introducing the Microsoft Remote Desktop app, which provides easy access to corporate desktops and applications from Windows, Windows RT, iOS, OS X and Android devices.

Consistent User ExperienceOffer a consistent, well-managed experience across all the PCs and mobile devices in use by your organizationFact: Many businesses struggle with managing the wide range of mobile devices used by their employeesWhy upgrade: Provide a consistent mobile experience with easy management of PCs and mobile devicesKey technologies: Windows Server Essentials Experience and Office 365Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard and Datacenter editions include the many benefits of Windows Server Essentials Experience, including a simple management dashboard that makes it easy to deploy, manage, and backup your employees’ connected desktops and mobile devices from a single interface.

Upgrade Today!Contact your Microsoft partner, or for additional information, visit:http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2012r2

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