Get more from your server investment


Virtualise with Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacentre Many businesses today run multiple physical servers for different applications, but they’re only actually using a small fraction of their capacity. So before you decide to add another server to your datacentre, consider the benefits of virtualisation.


Why have a separate server for each application when you can virtualise?


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• Running more apps on the same server reduces your physical server count


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• You’ll spend less time & resources on server management, making more time for strategic projects


• It’s greener - less energy is consumed


• A simpler server environment gives you greater flexibility & agility


• It’s easy to move workloads to new servers with no downtime


Licensing is simple User CALs*


Single user with unlimited devices 73%


of SMBs use or plan to use Windows Server 2012 R2 for server virtualisation1 It’s ideal for:


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• Complex IT environments with more than 6 virtual machines (VMs) and/or plans to grow


• Where there’s a need for high availability for mission critical workloads


• Activating VMs even without an internet connection


• Activating (AVMA) for Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter VMs


• Moving licensing reassignment rights to another server


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Device CALs Single device with unlimited users


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CALs are required for your users or devices that have direct access to the server


A windows Server 2012 CAL is a license that gives users and devices the right to legally access a Windows Server


CALs are cost-effective and scalable


You only pay for the client licensing you need. You can adapt your licensing needs by buying CALs as your business grows


1Spiceworks Survey: Windows Server 2012: SMB Adoption, Usage and Attitudes, May 2013.


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