Windows Server 2012 R2 has also released a preview edition for everyone to experience. It is the server version of Windows 8.1. Many people may not be clear about what new features Windows Server 2012 R2 brings. No problem, Microsoft has made a concise summary on its official blog today. Let's take a look:
1、Storage Transformation
The storage tiering capability of Windows Server 2012 R2 Storage Spaces automatically tiers data to hard disks and solid-state drives based on storage performance and cost.
2、Software Defined Networking
——Network virtualization in Windows Server 2012 R2, along with the management capabilities in System Center 2012 R2, provides the flexibility to deploy any virtual machine on any node without considering factors such as IP addresses.
——The new in-box gateway extends the functionality of virtualized networking by providing full connectivity between physical and virtual networks.
3、Virtualization and Dynamic Migration
——Cross-version dynamic migration allows you to migrate virtual machines running on Windows Server 2012 to a Windows Server 2012 R2 host without downtime.
——Dynamic migration saves a significant amount of time (50% or more).
——Dynamic migration with RDMA enabled accelerates the NICs migration process.
4、Access and Information Protection
——Allows users to choose their own devices to work on, providing a simpler registration process;
——Provides policy-based access control for enterprise applications and data, offering a consistent experience across devices.
——Protects enterprise information and manages risks.
5、Java Application Monitoring
——Provides alerts for performance and exception events.
——Supports Tomcat, Java JDK, and other Java web server frameworks.
——Line code level traceability, .NET performance and exception metrics, and Java application monitoring.