Windows Server 2012 Essentials - KW Support & Consulting LLC

Windows Server 2012 Essentials A First Look

September 22, 2012

Kevin Weilbacher Email: [email protected] Microsoft SBS MVP KW Support & Consulting, LLC

Microsoft Small Business Server Solutions

What’s Next?

Backoffice Small Business Server Version 4.0 (1997) / 4.5 (1999)

Small Business Server SBS 2000 / 2003 / 2003R2 / 2008 / EBS 2008

Small Business Server SBS 2011 / 2011 Essentials

Windows Home Server / WHS 2011 / Windows Storage Server Essentials

A 15 year journey …

Windows Server 2012 Essentials

Does this mean that SBS is Dead?

SBS … Not Dead, Not Yet…

*Software Assurance no longer available **Exchange 2010 Extended Support

Available through main channel* June 2013

Available to buy through OEM December 2013

Fully supported – 2015** Extended Support – 2020**

SBS 2011 Standard is still available for 18 months..

Not Dead… Not Yet…

Exchange SQL (via PAO)

SharePoint 26+ Users

SBS Standard is still a great solution for clients who need..

What’s New?

Windows Server 2012 Editions

ESSENTIALS Small Business, Cloud Enabled

UNLIMITED

VIRTUALIZATION

- Processor & CALs - Up to 2 processors per

license; no processor limit - Virtual Use Rights:

Unlimited Instances - Full product features

TWO

VIRTUAL INSTANCES

- Processor & CALs - Up to 2 processors per

license; no processor limit - Virtual Use Rights: 2

Instances - Full product features

(parity with DC)

LIMITED

VIRTUALIZATION RIGHTS

- Per Server Licensing - Per Proc Licensing in SPLA - Up to 2 processors only - Up to 25 users, no CALs - Can be virtualized, but

cannot be used as a virtualization host

NO

VIRTUALIZATION RIGHTS

- Per Server Licensing - Limited to 1 processor

only - Up to 15 users - Cannot be virtualized and

cannot be used at a virtualization host

Pricing Edition Virtualization

Rights Feature Comparison Licensing Model

Pricing Open NL (US$)

Datacenter Unlimited VM’s Full Windows Server functionality

Processor + CAL* $4,809**

Standard 1+2 Full Windows Server functionality

Processor + CAL* $882**

Essentials None

Simpler interface, pre-configured connectivity to cloud based services

Server (25 User Account Limit)

$425**

Foundation None General purpose server functionality

Server (15 User Account Limit)

OEM Only

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/windows-server/2012-editions.aspx

Q: Isn’t Windows Server 2012 Essentials just SBS without Exchange and SharePoint?

A: No, not at all!


Low system requirements for single server, ideal for MicroServer or similar device for small offices

Windows Server 2012 Essentials is fully Supported to be virtualised.

Server 2012 Standard includes 1+2 Virtualisation Rights Allowing for the best base OS for Virtual Deployments

$$$

What’s New in Windows Server 2012 Essentials

Email via Office 365, Hosted, or on-premises

Exchange Server

Maximum supported devices has been increased to 50

Microsoft Online Backup Support for elastic storage Remote Domain Join

Support for single server DirectAccess topology

Ability to monitor remote connections

Enhanced Dashboard Home page Win8 Metro client app Windows 8 File History

integration

Group Policy integration for client security

settings Touchable RWA Updated Windows

Phone app Enhanced SDK and new Web Services platform NIC Teaming

Support for running Connector software on

servers running Windows Server 2008 R2

and later

Improved application compatibility

Improved support for hosted environments

Grow to Windows Server 2012 Standard

Windows Server 2012 Essentials Dashboard, Client PC Backup,

Health Monitoring, Client Management,

Remote Web Access, O365 Integration, Win7 Pro Pack,

Windows Phone App

Automatically install roles and features and configure according

to best practices for small businesses

Active Directory, File & Print Server, Application Server, Networking, IIS,

RDS, Backup

• Add support for client backups with > 2TB disks • Win8 Metro Client, Touchable RWA, Updated Phone App • Enhanced SDK and new Web Services platform • Email via Office 365, Hosted or On-Premises Exchange

Server • Grow to Windows Server Standard

• Client and server backup works with Storage Spaces, simple alerts

• Centralized file history configuration for Win8 clients • Integrated Microsoft Online Backup • Remote domain join • Monitor remote connections

• Storage Spaces, NIC Teaming, PowerShell 3.0, etc. • More Closely Aligned Deployment Story • Improved App Compatibility

Turn WS features into a solution

Unique Features

Windows Server


Direct Access Online Backup

On Prem Exchange Transmog!

Same feature set as SBS 2011 Essentials as well as…

Deploying with On-Premises Apps/Services

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Windows Server 2012 Essentials can be deployed in several on-premises scenarios with Windows Server 2012 Standard, Exchange Server, and SQL Server

Two Physical Servers

Infrastructure Server


Messaging Server

Windows Server 2012 Standard & Exchange Server Standard

LOB Server

SQL Server Standard

One Physical Server with two virtual machines



Messaging Server

Exchange Server Standard

Host Windows Server 2012 Standard

One Physical Server with three virtual machines



Messaging Server

Exchange Server Standard

Host Windows Server 2012 Standard

Integrate with Office 365 -or- On-premises Exchange

Works with Single Public IP

Requires Unique FQDN

Integration with ‘Add User’ wizard

Exchange CAL Required

Exchange 2010+

On-Premises

Email Options Flexibility for messaging solutions..

Health Monitoring

The return of Health Reports..

Updates Backups Storage Event Logs

Transmogrification

In place ‘migration’, just enter a key and reboot..

In-place license transition from Windows Server 2012 Essentials to Windows Server 2012 Standard

Value-added features of Essentials remain. Locks and limits will be removed, e.g. ability to have trusts and not hold all FSMO roles

Features of Essentials 2012 will not scale indefinitely, but for supportability purposes will be subject to a maximum of 75 users and 75 devices

Get Ready for the Future

. . . Learn Key Skills for Future Administration

Exchange Deployment & configuration

Powershell Build Wizards & Tools; manage and configure

Hyper-V Virtualization is not just for Enterprise sites!

Cloud How, What, When, Where and Why!

A Complete Hybrid Solution Product Features Functions Essentials

2012 Office

365 Better

Together

Data Protection and Security

Centrally store and protect critical business data on the server; backup entire client computers to the server.

File and Print Sharing Share data and resources across the company network.

Control Access to Sensitive Information

Easily leverage the power of Active Directory to create user accounts and control access to resources on the network.

Proactively Detect and Address Issues

Health monitoring and alerts give proscriptive guidance to address server and client computer issues proactively.

Remote Access Remotely access files and take control of computers in the local office via highly secure, encrypted connections.

LOB Application Support

Provides a platform to host and access both custom and proprietary line-of-business applications.

Website Hosting Host your website to make it accessible on the Internet.

Email with Exchange 2010

Take advantage of professional-grade electronic mail, calendaring, contacts, tasks and more.

Website + File Share with SharePoint

Easily share data and resources through an easily accessible online platform.

Chat and Online Meetings with Lync

Unite voice communications, IM, audio, video and Web conferencing through a single interface that

Antivirus and Anti-Spam Protect against damaging computer viruses and spam 24/7.

Editing of Documents with Office Web Apps

Utilize familiar collaboration and productivity tools through the cloud to edit documents.

Any Questions?

Kevin Weilbacher Email: [email protected] Website: www.kwsupport.com