Windows Server 2012 standard or Windows Server 2012 R2\.
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I have a client that just got a brand new 2012 Server. Should they have gotten 2012R2? Which is better. Dell tried to tell him it didn't matter and 2012 Standard is fine. But isn't it like getting Windows 8.0 without any bug fixes. Is there a way to upgrade to R2 or are you required to purchase a new key. Should I just tell him to call Dell back and have them send R2 install discs?
Thanks
Rich -
Richard,
That is what we would suggest as well.
The differences could be many: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn250019.aspx
But to have the latest version would be ideal and if it doesn't make a difference, then Dell shouldn't have an issue with this request!
Cordially,
Ronnie Wong
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I have asked that specific question before to others in the industry and have always, without fail, been given the less than helpful answer of, "if you don't know you need it (R2) then you don't".
R2 was never framed as an update to standard like a Service pack would be, but rather additional features that you may or may not need. The link you gave doesn't clearly show the differences between them. Am I wrong, is R2 simply a later version? If so that doesn't follow the common naming convention MS uses.
Is there a feature list with standard and R2 that clearly spells out the difference.
I nitpick here because I just built up a new R2 server only to find that the app I built is for wont yet work with R2 yet will with standard. So there is something to it that it more than an update. -
Mike,
I just did a quick search on google and I don't see a direct feature by feature comparison.
There are some significant improvements in HyperV and the Windows Networking you may want to see.
Another improvement would be the update to PowerShell 4.0.
Most visibly, it would be the consumer requested UI additions.
Management wise, it would be the ease of converting to and from ServerCore editions.
The biggest change is probably it's design to be ready for cloud integration.
This is just a few of changes you would find with R2 version but there over 300 new additional features according
to multiple articles that I've scanned.
Cordially,
Ronnie Wong
Host, ITProTV