Microsoft recently released a preview build of Windows Server 2012 R2, and we installed it as a Hyper-V virtual machine running on a Windows Server 2012 system. Although that meant we were unable ...

Microsoft today announced that Windows Server 2012 R2 has been released to manufacturers (RTM). "The amazing new features in this release cover virtualization, storage, networking, management, access, ...

There are two reasons why this approach might be a good option. First, Microsoft allows you to make a seamless transition between Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V and Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V.

Microsoft has RTM'd its 'Blue' version of Windows Server, a k a Windows Server 2012 R2, according to company officials.

Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials will now allow Essentials features in larger domains as a Windows Server role. See what else John Joyner picked as the best new features.

Windows Server 2012 ships with .NET Framework 4.5, while Windows Server 2012 R2 comes with .NET Framework 4.5.1. The needed components for the servers are all in the box.

Microsoft is forcing Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 users to install the recently released Update, or face running unsupported operating systems without security updates.

Microsoft will officially end support for both Windows Server 2012 and its 2012 R2 update on October 10, 2012. Businesses can purchase Extended Security Updates for an additional three years.

UPDATE NOV. 11, 2023: A couple of months ago, Microsoft announced that it would cut support for Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 on October 10, 2023.