Windows Storage Server 2012 Standard

Discover the newest features of Windows Storage Server 2012

For small businesses, Windows Storage Server 2012 Standard has been created. Affordably priced, with a wealth of features that work with The Cloud. These companies can deploy reliable shared storage on their local networks using devices running Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 Standard, and they can eventually integrate their local environment with cloud-based services like Microsoft Office 365 and Windows Azure. With simple access to shared storage from any location and using any device, users can carry on working the way they are used to.

Enhanced performance and scalability for subsidiaries

For the branch, Windows Storage Server 2012 Standard can offer complete infrastructure services. For recognizing server addresses, use DNS and WINS. Use your storage server as your primary DHCP server or, in the event that the primary DHCP server is unavailable, as a DHCP failover target.

New storage options via SMB 3.0

Storage management in a heterogeneous environment is made easier by the integration of Server Message Block (SMB) 3.0, which also expands storage options and capabilities.

Access to your Fibre Channel system directly

Using Fibre Channel ports in the Hyper-V guest operating system, Hyper-V Virtual Fibre Channel offers direct access to Fibre Channel storage networks. This enables you to cluster guest operating systems over Fibre Channel and virtualize workloads that demand direct access to Fibre Channel storage.