Windows Servers


Is Microsoft's 'Big Year' Big Enough?

Windows 8, Windows Phone 8 and Windows Server 2012 are making this a landmark year for Microsoft, but there's a chance that Redmond has waited too long.

Microsoft Releases Windows 8, Windows Server 2012 Update

A cumulative update for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 is now available.

Windows Server 2012 Essentials Hits RTM Stage

Windows Server 2012 Essentials was released to Microsoft's hardware manufacturing partners on Tuesday.

Windows Server 2012: The 24 Things Microsoft Partners Should Know

With an all-new model of computing, the next version of the Microsoft flagship server OS comes with new editions, licensing, product dependencies, features and partner opportunities.

Why Microsoft Calls Windows Server 2012 a Cloud OS

There are four key reasons Microsoft is touting its latest server as the start of a new cloud era. But will they be enough to seriously challenge VMware or Amazon?

Microsoft Extends Windows Server 2008 Mainstream Support to 2015

Windows Server 2008 will start its "extended support" phase on Jan. 15, 2015 after getting a 1.5-year extension to its lifecycle support, Microsoft announced recently.

Exchange 2010 SP3 Coming Next Year with Windows Server 2012 Hooks

The third service pack (SP3) for Exchange 2010 is scheduled to arrive in "the first half of calendar year 2013" and will enable it to run on Windows Server 2012, Microsoft said in a blog post this week.

Microsoft Rolls Out Windows Server 2012 Admin Tools for Windows 8 Preview

Microsoft last week released Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT), a software utility that lets IT pros manage Windows Server 2012 from their desktops.

Dell Unveils Windows Server 2012 Products, Outlines Virtualization Vision

Dell on Tuesday detailed its virtualization support efforts and rolled out its Windows Server 2012 product line.

Microsoft, HP Embark on 'Private Cloud Initiative'

Hewlett-Packard on Wednesday announced it has partnered with Microsoft on a "joint private cloud initiative" centered on HP hardware and management solutions, Windows Server 2012 and System Center 2012 Service Pack 1.

Windows Server 2012 Hits General Availability, Marks Microsoft's 'Cloud OS' Era

After four years of development, Microsoft announced the general availability of Windows Server 2012 in a launch event on Tuesday.

Windows Server 2012, System Center 2012 SP1 To Have SDN Benefits

The combination of Windows Server 2012 and System Center 2012 Service Pack 1 (SP1) will create software defined networking (SDN) capabilities, Microsoft said in a blog post on Wednesday.

Microsoft Releases Windows Server 2012 Essentials RC, Promises GA by Year's End

The release candidate (RC) of Windows Server 2012 Essentials was made available on Monday for download and testing.

A Microsoft Partner's Guide to Managed Services, Part 3: Microsoft Product Shakeup

Big changes, opportunities and challenges lie ahead with Small Business Server, Office 365 and Windows 8.

Report Details Windows Server 2012 Licensing Tips

A new report by consultancy Directions on Microsoft outlines Windows Server 2012 licensing basics and offers insights into less apparent strategic moves to consider before buying Microsoft's newest server technology.