Windows Server 2012 R2 The Essentials Experience

1. Windows Server 2012 R2The Essentials Experience Boris Ulík Technology Solutions Professional Windows Infra & Systems Mgmt

2. Windows Server 2012 R2 SKUs Plus:

3. Windows Server 2012 R2 Foundation • Based on Windows Server 2012 R2 Std / Dtc • 1 CPU / 32 GB RAM (OEM) • No Hyper-V or WSUS, other limits: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj679892.aspx

4. Essentials Experience

5. Windows Server Essentials Experience Essentials functionalities are enabled via a dedicated server role in Windows Server Standard and Windows Server Datacenter. Familiar and seamless deployment experience that sets up the most fundamental roles for the primary server. Optional unattended deployment and configuration using PowerShell. http://blogs.technet.com/b/sbs/archive/2013/09/03/understanding-licensing-for-windows-server-2012-r2-essentials-and-the-windows-server-essentials-experience-role.aspx http://blogs.technet.com/b/sbs/archive/2013/07/01/windows-server-2012-r2-essentials-preview-and-windows-server-essentials-experience-server-role-now-available.aspx

6. Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials Simplified backups for servers and client PCs Built-in disaster recovery Simplified management Protect your data Provide secureremote access Consistent productivity Easy connectivity Increased security Integrate cloud services Business agility Flexible cloud options Improved management

7. Protect your data

8. Windows Server Backup • The same Windows Server 2012 R2 Backup feature • Supports volumes > 2 TB • Key scenarios: • Single File Restore • Folder Restore • Full Server “Bare Metal” Recovery • Use multiple external, removal backup destinations (such as USB drives) to allow for off-site rotation

9. Client Backup • Automatically backup client computers on a nightly basis • File and folder restore wizard • Recover full system and data (bare metal restore) of backed up client computers to similar hardware • VSS writer for backup and restore of client backup database

10. File History Integration • File History management and restore • Enabled per-user rather than per-PC • Automatic restore for new PCs

11. Health Monitoring • Helps customers and partners monitor the security status of the network • Send alert notifications to customers and/or partners • 3 severity levels (informational, warning, critical) • Alerts include proscriptive guidance for resolution • Many alerts include active links • Integrated health monitoring and reporting • Monitor security status of network and client health • Send health report to chosen email address in a customizable schedule

12. Business Continuity • Replicate Hyper‑V virtual machines from a primary site to a replica site • Benefits: • Affordable in-box business continuity and disaster recovery • Failure recovery in minutes • More secure replication across network • No need for storage arrays • No need for other software replication technologies • Automatic handling of live migration • Simpler configuration and management Virtual instance runningWindows Server Essentials Hyper-V Replica Site

13. User Management • Uses Active Directory for authentication and authorization • User accounts can be created as Standard or Administrator • Integrated mailbox management with cloud or on-premises messaging • Manage user security groups, and also email distribution groups if email integration is configured • Password policy • Built-in “Administrator” account is disabled

14. Provide secure remote access

15. Empower the Remote Worker The tasks you want to perform The tools you need Access your files and folders Remote Web Access Connect to the PCs in your office My Server app for Windows 8 Perform light admin tasks My Server app for Windows Phone 8

16. Remote Web Access • Remote access to shared folders • Remote access to computers and the applications running on them • Remote access to the Dashboard or the server desktop to perform administration tasks • Ability for users to remotely change their passwords

17. My Server App for Windows 8 • New Windows 8 RT app is a free download from the Microsoft Store • Work with files offline; automatically syncs when connected • Quickly see file synchronization statusand any conflicts • Provides light administrationfunctionality • View alerts, users, and devices • Reset user passwords

18. My Server App for Windows Phone • Quick Status panel • Quick summary of Windows Server Essentials server status • Server panel • Enables light server management and monitoring, enabling you to manage alerts, devices, and user accounts • Files panel • Access to files is one of the majornew features for this version • Recent panel • Keeps a history of the accessed files • Media panel • A centralized library for media playback

19. Integrate cloud services

20. Email Integration • Flexibility to choose the desired messaging solution: • Office 365 • On-premises Exchange Server • Hosted Exchange • All options provide integrated mailbox management

21. Additional Office 365 Integration • Manage SharePoint Online libraries • Manage SharePoint Online storage from Dashboard • Simplified SharePoint permission management • Manage mobile devices • View connected devices • Configure password policy • Allow/block access from mobile devices • Remote wipe a mobile device

22. Windows Azure Backup Integration Reliable offsite data protection • Convenient offsite protection • Safe data • Encrypted backups • Familiar interface • Windows Azure integration A simple and integrated solution • Efficient use of bandwidth and storage • Flexible configuration • Flexibility in recovery • Cost-effective and usage metered Efficient backup and recovery

23. What’s Next?

24. Growing Beyond 25 User Accounts Windows Server Essentials value-add features remain, with a maximum supportability limit of 75 users and devices Businesses that grow beyond 25 users can perform an in-place license transition to Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard licensing would then apply, including the use of the CAL licensing model The value-add features can be removed entirely for businesses that grow larger than 75 users http://blogs.technet.com/b/sbs/archive/2012/12/12/using-windows-server-2012-essentials-with-more-than-25-users.aspx

25. Migration Guidance TechNet Migration Documentation Learn more about migrating to Windows Server 2012 Essentials at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj200183.aspx Migrate Windows Small Business Server 2003 to Windows Server 2012 Essentials http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj200112.aspx Migrate Windows Small Business Server 2008 to Windows Server 2012 Essentials http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj200141.aspx Migrate Windows SBS 2011 Essentials to Windows Server 2012 Essentials http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj721737.aspx Migrate Windows SBS 2011 Standard to Windows Server 2012 Essentials http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj721754.aspx Transition from Windows Server 2012 Essentials to Windows Server 2012 Standard http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj247582.aspx

26. Seek and Deploy… Microsoft TechNet Evaluation Center http://technet.microsoft.com/evalcenter Microsoft TechNet Virtual Labs http://technet.microsoft.com/virtuallabs Windows Azure http://www.windowsazure.com Microsoft Virtual Academy http://www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com Microsoft Server and Cloud Platform Home Page http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/windows-server/