Windows Server 2012, arguably the most significant server release Microsoft has ever offered, will be generally available for evaluation and purchase to customers around the world on September 4, 2012. Windows Server 2012 offers a simplified licensing model that includes all features of the OS in all editions of Server. You’ll see improved management capabilities in Server Manager and PowerShell. Storage improvements are numerous, and Hyper-V enhancements include scalability, live migration upgrades, and storage live migration capabilities. Windows IT Pro brings you ongoing coverage of Server 2012, with in-depth treatments of significant features, breaking news, and analysis. Visit our Windows Server 2012 page for the latest news and technical features.
Windows Server 2012 Articles
Microsoft Releases Windows Server 2012 To Manufacturing
Top 10 Windows Server 2012 Storage Enhancements
Is Microsoft Trying to Kill Windows Server?
Getting Around in Windows Server 2012, Part 1
Shared-Nothing VM Live Migration with Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V
Windows Server 2012 Simplifies Active Directory Upgrades and Deployments
Windows Server 8 Storage Spaces
Video: Windows Server 2012 Storage Spaces Demo
How Windows Server 2012 Improves Active Directory Disaster Recovery
Introducing a Simpler Windows Server
Windows Server 2012 Will Have Feature Parity Across All Editions
Windows Server 2012 is Good News for IT
Top 10 New Features in Windows Server 8
Understanding Windows Server 8 Hyper-V Networking Changes
Windows Server 8 Active Directory Moves Forward
Microsoft's Jeffrey Snover Discusses Windows Server 8
Windows Server 8 Beta Introduces ReFS: Resilient File System
Exploring Windows Server 8: Dynamic Access Control
What's New in Windows Server 2012 Active Directory
Server Manager in Microsoft Windows Server 8
Windows Server 8: A Leap Ahead
Top 10 Windows Server 2012 FAQs
How do I enable and view the Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V metric information?
What is the difference between installing Windows Server 2012 as Server core or server with a GUI?
How many processors are supported on supported Linux virtual machines with Windows Server 2012?
Will Windows Server 2012 let you shrink and expand virtual hard disks (VHDs) while online?
What are the new Hyper-V limits with Windows Server 2012 Release Candidate?
Is the Windows Server 2012 data deduplication feature also available in Windows 8 client?
I have virtual machines running on Windows Server "8" Beta and want to move to the Windows Server 2012 Rel3ease Candidate—what do I need to do?
I notice Windows Server 2012 virtual machines have a Smart Paging File Location—what is the Smart Paging File?
I have Windows Server "8" Beta volumes de-depulicated. Can I just install the Release Candidate and still access my data?
Can I copy my customized Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 Server Manager configuration to other users and computers?