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Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Essentials OEM

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Essentials OEM
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» Operating Systems: Windows 2012 Server
» Vendor: Microsoft
» Amazon.com Sales Rank: #512 in Software (includes all Amazon titles)
» Shipping weight: 2.4 ounces
» Media: DVD-ROM
» ASIN: B009XOVKEY
» Average Customer Review: 
     
 based on 12 reviews
 
Product Features
»  Full OEM Version of Windows Server 2012 Essentials Edition
»  25 User limit and 50 devices ? No CALs ( Client Access Licenses) required
»  Simplified user management and easy file sharing
»  Includes PC backup and optional connection to Office 365

Software Description
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Essentials 64-bit English - Media and License for 1 Server, 1-2 CPU



Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review
3.8 out of 5 stars (12 customer reviews)
12 Reviews
5 star:
 (7)
4 star:
 (1)
3 star:
 (1)
2 star:    (0)
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 (3)
 
 
 

35 of 37 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for the Digital Home, March 24, 2013
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Robert L. Stinnett (Boonville, MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Essentials OEM (Software)
So the first question that must pop into your mind is -- why in the world do I need to run a server-class OS in my house? The reality of it is that nowadays our homes no longer contain just one computer. We are digital households. We have laptops, desktops, tablets, e-readers, smartphones, connected devices, game consoles -- the list goes on and on. Just take a moment and try and think about everything in your home that has an IP address. Amazing isn't it?

I purchased Server Essentials 2012 for several reasons:

* Centralized, automatic backup of all computers in the house
* Ability to create storage groups and have centralized file storage for everyone.
* Ability to be able to monitor health of network from one convenient location.
* Ability to access files and computers remotely, when traveling on the road.
* Wanted the ability to use group policy to make changes to all computers in the house quickly and easily.

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars More costly replacement for Windows Home Server 2011, May 25, 2013
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This review is from: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Essentials OEM (Software)
Since Windows Home Server 2011 is not being upgraded, I decided to take the plunge with WSE 2012 even though it costs significantly more I wanted the ability to backup and restore UEFI based computers which WHS 2011 cannot (it backs it up without warning, just get an error restoring it). Installed smoothly on a Dell T300 as a clean install replacing Windows Server 2008 R2, without requiring any additional drivers during installation. I ended up installing it multiple times because I didn't plan my RAID 5 partition optimally and had no problem with activating it online 3 times the first day. Ended up doing a 80 GB OS partition and the remainder a data partition. Currently have 42 of the 80 GB OS partition still free. Does not support Hyper-V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Microsoft Has Made a Good Product for Small Business, November 26, 2013
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This review is from: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Essentials OEM (Software)
This is an OEM install disk. I installed it on an HP Proliant M310e and it works perfectly. Happy with Essentials! It's not such a pain like SBS 2011 to install and configure.
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