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    This product has charges associated with it for seller support. Windows Server 2012 R2 is an advanced server operating system designed for businesses seeking enhanced performance and scalability in their cloud environments. With robust features such as improved virtualization capabilities, enhanced security protocols, and streamlined management tools, this AMI is ideal for deploying enterprise applications and services on Amazon EC2. It supports a wide range of workloads, from hosting web applications to performing data-intensive tasks, making it a versatile choice for various use cases. The built-in Hyper-V technology allows for efficient resource allocation, while the Server Manager provides a single-pane interface for easier administration. Empower your organization with a reliable and flexible cloud infrastructure by utilizing Windows Server 2012 R2 on AWS.
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    This is a repackaged open source software wherein additional charges apply for extended support with a 24 hour response time.

    Windows Server 2012 R2 offers a powerful and flexible cloud-ready server operating system designed to enhance the delivery of business applications and services.

    Key Features:

    • Enhanced Scalability: Supports up to 64TB of memory and 320 logical processors, ensuring the capability to grow with your enterprise's needs.
    • Improved Virtualization: Includes robust features like Hyper-V updates that improve performance and increase resource utilization, allowing you to efficiently run multiple operating systems on a single physical machine.
    • Storage Efficiency: Features like Storage Spaces and Data Deduplication help optimize your storage management, leading to lower costs and enhanced data availability.
    • Advanced Networking: Includes Software Defined Networking (SDN) capabilities that facilitate automated network provisioning, improving agility and performance.
    • Built-in Security: Offers advanced security features such as Windows Defender, enhanced BitLocker, and secure boot functionality to safeguard your applications and data.

    Benefits:

    • Cost-Effective Deployment: By utilizing the cloud, IT teams can reduce overhead, streamline operations, and significantly cut down on infrastructure costs.
    • Flexible Licensing: Tailored pricing plans provide organizations of all sizes the opportunity to utilize Windows Server without extensive upfront investments.
    • Better Management Tools: Integrated tools like Server Manager and Windows PowerShell help manage your servers more effectively, increasing administrator productivity.

    Use Cases:

    • Hosting Business Applications: Ideal for enterprises looking to host critical applications that require a reliable, scalable infrastructure.
    • Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI): Supports scenarios where employees need remote access to the desktop environment, ultimately improving workforce mobility.
    • Web and Application Hosting: Perfect for organizations looking to host their public-facing websites or internal applications on a secure platform.

    Take your enterprise infrastructure to the next level with Windows Server 2012 R2 and leverage the reliability, scalability, and comprehensive features of the cloud.

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    Highlights

    • Windows Server 2012 R2 provides organizations with a robust platform for their server infrastructure, featuring advanced virtualization capabilities through Hyper-V. With support for up to 64 logical processors and 1 TB of RAM, it empowers businesses to run multiple workloads with enhanced performance and efficiency. This AMI is ideal for those seeking to optimize their resource management in the cloud while maintaining high availability.
    • The AMI comes with integrated support for PowerShell, enabling users to automate administrative tasks effortlessly. Administrators can leverage the Windows Management Framework to implement configuration management and streamline workflows, reducing operational overhead. Its compatibility with System Center enhances management capabilities across multi-cloud environments, making it a suitable solution for enterprises looking to enforce governance and compliance policies.
    • Windows Server 2012 R2 also offers improved security features, such as Windows Defender and Advanced Threat Protection, which safeguard your applications and data. Additionally, the ability to deploy DirectAccess simplifies secure remote access for users without the need for a VPN. This capability makes it well-suited for businesses with a remote workforce or those pursuing a hybrid cloud strategy.

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    64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)

    Latest version

    Operating system
    Win2012R2 Windows Server 2012 R2

    Typical total price

    This estimate is based on use of the seller's recommended configuration (t2.xlarge) in the US East (N. Virginia) Region. View pricing details

    $0.507/hour

    Pricing

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    Additional AWS infrastructure costs may apply. Use the AWS Pricing Calculator  to estimate your infrastructure costs.

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    Instance type
    Product cost/hour
    EC2 cost/hour
    Total/hour
    t1.micro
    $0.07
    $0.02
    $0.09
    t2.nano
    $0.07
    $0.008
    $0.078
    t2.micro
    AWS Free Tier
    $0.21
    $0.016
    $0.226
    t2.small
    $0.07
    $0.032
    $0.102
    t2.medium
    $0.14
    $0.064
    $0.204
    t2.large
    $0.14
    $0.121
    $0.261
    t2.xlarge
    Recommended
    $0.28
    $0.227
    $0.507
    t2.2xlarge
    $0.56
    $0.433
    $0.993
    t3.nano
    $0.07
    $0.01
    $0.08
    t3.micro
    AWS Free Tier
    $0.07
    $0.02
    $0.09

    Additional AWS infrastructure costs

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    Cost
    EBS General Purpose SSD (gp2) volumes
    $0.10/per GB/month of provisioned storage

    Vendor refund policy

    The instance can be terminated at anytime to stop incurring charges

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    64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)

    Amazon Machine Image (AMI)

    An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.

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    Please visit this following page for more information on using Windows: http://aws.amazon.com/windows/ 

    Log in as Administrator: https://aws.amazon.com/premiumsupport/knowledge-center/retrieve-windows-admin-password/ 

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    Jonathan H.

    Server 2012 R2 is fine tuned version of 2012 with many improvements - can be deployed different ways

    Reviewed on Jul 18, 2022
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    What do you like best about the product?
    Has the excellent Hyper-V virtualisation hypervisor
    Can check your system with Best Practice Analyser to see if its optimised
    easy to add extra roles to your sever
    extremely scalable for small or big requirements
    Can be deployed by premade images using Azure or other providers if you are using it on the cloud
    What do you dislike about the product?
    Has the unpopular eccentric User interface used by Windows 8.1, although slightly improved as Start button is back which 2012 and 8 didn't.
    About to be end of life this (2022) year.
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    Provides the base operating system needed for my SQL server database system
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