windows server upgrades
currently have a 2003 standard server o.s. running 14 users peer to peer. All pointing to a program with data on this server. Not using server as a domain.standard does not have that option..
1. what can/should i replace this with ? 2012 esentials?
2. Does 2012 esentials have domain option? if not then what product should i be looking at?
3. is there a newer server o.s. than 2012?
4. xp limited amount of users that could connect to say one box. the limit was either 5 or 10 --I can't remember. Is there a limit on windows 7 pro or ultimate
if i were to put that on the server and run peer to peer with the 14 users connecting to it?
1. what can/should i replace this with ? 2012 esentials?
2. Does 2012 esentials have domain option? if not then what product should i be looking at?
3. is there a newer server o.s. than 2012?
4. xp limited amount of users that could connect to say one box. the limit was either 5 or 10 --I can't remember. Is there a limit on windows 7 pro or ultimate
if i were to put that on the server and run peer to peer with the 14 users connecting to it?
Both 2003 & 2012 standard support active directory and creating a domain. 2008 is very popular but 2012 is being accepted now buy enterprise accounts. They all work well.
ASKER
what about Windows Server 2012 R2 ?
does either one have exchange on it...? if not what does a client need to buy to included that or do you just have to buy separate?
also what's the answer to the xp windows 7 limitations?
does either one have exchange on it...? if not what does a client need to buy to included that or do you just have to buy separate?
also what's the answer to the xp windows 7 limitations?
You have to get 2012 foundation version which includes exchange. There should be an r2 version of it. This version replaces the sbs2008 server
The essentials version may have exchange also
Here is the link describing the versions
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/products/windows-server-2012-r2/#fbid=2drQKXwMz4B
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/products/windows-server-2012-r2/#fbid=2drQKXwMz4B
ASKER
whats the diff. between the two 2012 ver. ???
2012 standard
2012 essentials
2012 standard
2012 essentials
Essentials has a limit of 25 users max
ASKER
been to that site, was hoping for a site that would actually compare them "side by side" ...
anyone know where that would be?
still need answer to the xp and 7 limits of how many users can hang off of one box
anyone know where that would be?
still need answer to the xp and 7 limits of how many users can hang off of one box
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I posted this before
can support small businesses with up to 25 users and 50 devices
can support small businesses with up to 25 users and 50 devices
Windows Server Essentials explained
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Server_Essentials
Same for Exchange
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Exchange_Server
Email Options Supported by Windows Server 2012 Essentials
http://blogs.technet.com/b/sbs/archive/2012/07/26/email-options-supported-by-windows-server-2012-essentials.aspx
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Server_Essentials
Same for Exchange
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Exchange_Server
Email Options Supported by Windows Server 2012 Essentials
http://blogs.technet.com/b/sbs/archive/2012/07/26/email-options-supported-by-windows-server-2012-essentials.aspx
Did I provide enough material to answer your questions?
Any other questions?
ASKER
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=38809 was just what i was looking for, thanks
ASKER
perfect answer to my questions
Glad I could help!
can support small businesses with up to 25 users and 50 devices
Yes Windows 2012 esentials can run s a Domain Controller
more reading
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/products/windows-server-2012-r2-essentials/default.aspx#fbid=vew2npuGNbR