Windows Server 2012

Windows Server 2012 Overview

Released in September 2012, Windows Server 2012 is the most fully featured version of the Windows Server product family ever released. Noteworthy new features include significant upgrades to Hyper-V virtualization technology, PowerShell, storage pools and spaces, a Resilient File System (ReFS), and improved support for private and public cloud services.

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Recent Windows Server 2012 Articles

Enable Remote Desktop on Windows Server 2012

By Russell Smith - May 23, 2013

Learn how to enable Remote Desktop in Windows Server 2012 so that you can remotely administer a server.

Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) 2012: Installation

By Russell Smith - May 20, 2013

Become a WSUS wizard! Learn to install and configure Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) 2012.

MMS 2013: Microsoft and the Cloud-Optimized Business

By Jeff James - April 12, 2013

What does Microsoft have in common with legendary linebacker Dick Butkus? Discover the connection in our MMS 2013 recap.

Petri's Top 10 Windows Server 2012 Articles

By Jeff James - March 4, 2013

Check out some of our readers' favorite Windows Server 2012 articles that have appeared on Petri IT Knowledgebase.

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Switching Between the GUI and Server Core in Windows Server 2012

By Jeff Hicks - December 13, 2012

It's a Windows Server 2012 switcheroo! Learn to switch between the GUI and server core in this helpful how-to by Jeff Hicks.

Performing Disk Repair with PowerShell Cmdlets in Windows Server 2012

By Jeff Hicks - December 10, 2012

Sometimes things go wrong with disks or volumes: it's practically the Saga of the Sysadmin. Learn to perform disk repair with Powershell cmdlets in Windows 2012

Useful Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows Server 2012

By Jeff James - November 29, 2012

Looking for a faster way to navigate the new interface in Windows Server 2012? Check out this helpful list of Windows Server 2012 keyboard commands and

Top 10 Windows Server 2012 Features

By Jeff James - September 21, 2012

While the jury may still be out on Windows 8 in the enterprise, there are plenty of useful features in Windows Server 2012 for IT admins.

Windows Server 2012: First Five Fixes

By Jeff Hicks - July 12, 2012

What do you do with a brand new Windows Server 2012 install? Let PowerShell MVP, Jeff Hicks, show you his "first five fixes" for a new Windows Server 2012 build

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