There are only two editions in the Windows Server 2012 family of operating systems. A server running 32-bit processors is not supported. Windows Server 2012 supports only 64-bit processor architectures. Windows Server 2012 System Requirementsģ2GB RAM Standard Edition4TB RAM Datacenter EditionĤ0GB Full installation or 10GB Server Core installation Therefore, Table 3.1 provides not only the minimum requirements, but also the recommended and maximum system requirements for the hardware components. In most situations, the minimum hardware requirements presented will not suffice. Whether you are installing Windows Server 2012 in a lab or production environment, you need to ensure that the hardware chosen meets the minimum system requirements. How well you plan these steps will determine how successful your installation is because many of these decisions cannot be changed after the installation is complete. Planning for a Server Installationīefore you begin the actual installation of Windows Server 2012, you must make several decisions concerning prerequisite tasks. In addition, this chapter focuses on how to install and manage the Server Core edition of Windows Server 2012. For example, is it beneficial to upgrade an existing system to Windows Server 2012, or is it preferred to conduct a clean install from scratch? What are the ramifications of these alternatives? Will I lose my existing settings, programs, and configurations? This chapter covers the required planning tasks to address administrator questions and concerns.
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