Small Business Server will be no more. Transition up (or down) to Windows Server 2012 essentials
Windows Server Essentials and Foundation editions
Q30. What is Windows Server 2012 Essentials?
Windows Server 2012 Essentials is the latest version of Windows Small Business Server Essentials. It is a cloud enabled first server with an intuitive user interface. It can run on physical servers with up to two processors and has been designed for small businesses with up to 25 users.
Q31. What are some of the features that are now available in Windows Server 2012 Essentials?
Windows Server 2012 Essentials incorporates best-of-breed 64-bit product technologies to deliver a server environment well-suited for the vast majority of small businesses. The product technologies include:
Windows Server 2012 operating system
Data protection
“Anywhere” access
Health monitoring
Workload flexibility
Extensibility
Add-ons for many small business solutions, including a connector to Office 365
Customers can use Windows Server 2012 Essentials as a platform to run critical line-of-business applications and other on-premise workloads. It can also provide an integrated management experience when running cloud-based applications and services, such as email, collaboration, online backup, and more.
Q32. What are the different editions available withWindows Server 2012 Essentials?
There is only one edition—Windows Server 2012 Essentials. It is a flexible offering that provides a platform for running on-premises or cloud-based workloads.
Q33. Will there be a next version of Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard?
No. Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard, which includes Exchange Server and Windows server component products, will be the final such Windows Server offering. This change is in response to small business market trends and behavior. The small business computing trends are moving in the direction of cloud computing for applications and services such as email, online back-up and line-of-business tools.
Q34. Will there be a next version of Windows Small Business 2011 Premium Add-on?
No. Windows Small Business Server 2011 Premium Add-on, which includes SQL Server and Windows Server as component products, will be the final such Windows Server offering.
Q35. If I have Windows Small Business Server2011 Essentials with Software Assurance when Windows Server 2012 is released, which editionwill I be entitled to receive?
If you have Software Assurance on Small Business Server 2011 Essentials, you will receive one Windows Server 2012 Essentials license.
This grant will be reflected upon your agreement renewal; however you are entitled to use the granted product upon availability.
Q36. If I have Windows Small Business Server2011 Standard edition with Software Assurance when Windows Server 2012 is released, which editionwill I be entitled to receive?
If you have Software Assurance on Small Business Server 2011 Standard edition, you will receive one Windows Server 2012 Standard edition license and one Exchange Server Standard 2010 license.
This grant will be reflected upon your agreement renewal; however you are entitled to use the granted product upon availability.
Q37. If I have Windows Small Business Server2011 Premium Add-on with Software Assurance when Windows Server 2012 is released, which editionwill I be entitled to receive?
If you have Software Assurance on Small Business Server 2011 Premium Add-on edition, you will receive one Windows Server 2012 Standard edition license and one SQL Server 2012 Standard edition license.
This grant will be reflected upon your agreement renewal; however you are entitled to use the granted product upon its availability.
//Bart
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