Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter is the Windows Server platform for highly virtualized, always-on environments serving mid-to-large organizations and hosting scenarios. It’s designed for unlimited virtualization, resilient storage, and streamlined management. Includes a lifetime license, digital delivery.
 
Overview of Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter
Platform: Windows Server
Edition: 2012 R2 Datacenter
License Type: Retail
Devices: 1 device
License Duration: Lifetime
Activation Method: Online activation
Delivery: Instant digital delivery via email
Support: Email and remote assistance
Language Support: Multi-language
 
What Is Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter?
Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter gives you a secure, high-availability foundation for private clouds and densely virtualized hosts. You get Active Directory for identity, Group Policy for centralized control, enterprise file and storage services, and Hyper-V with rights for unlimited operating system environments (OSEs) on a properly licensed host.
Choose Datacenter when you plan to run many virtual machines per host, need continuous availability, and want to reduce hardware footprint without sacrificing performance. If you prefer a simpler, user-limited option for small businesses, consider Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials. To explore additional editions and deployment options, visit our Windows Server Platform category.
 
Included Features in Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter
Unlimited Virtualization Rights: Run unlimited Windows Server VMs per licensed host to maximize consolidation.
Active Directory & Group Policy: Centralize identities, access, and security baselines across your estate.
Failover Clustering: Increase uptime with cluster-aware roles and automated node failover.
SMB 3.0 Storage & Deduplication: Boost file server throughput and reduce capacity with data dedupe.
Hyper-V & Management: Enterprise virtualization with live migration, replica, and PowerShell automation.
 
New Features in Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter
Generation 2 VMs: UEFI-based virtual machines with faster boot and modern device support.
Live Migration Enhancements: Compression and SMB Direct (RDMA) speed VM moves with minimal downtime.
Storage Spaces Tiering: Automatically place hot data on SSD and cold data on HDD for better performance.
Shared VHDX for Guest Clusters: Simplify guest clustering without complex virtual HBAs.
Work Folders & PowerShell DSC: Sync user files securely and enforce desired state configurations.
 
What will I receive if i purchase Windows Server 2012 R2?
 – 1 Original Microsoft Activation Code for Windows Server 2012 R2 valid for use in 1 PC (Product Key)
– Download link for Windows Server 2012 R2 (ISO File)
– Quick and easy installation guide
– Free technical support
– Invoice