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Run up to 2 Processors and up to 25 Users and 50 Devices - No CALs Are Required
Flexible and easy-to-use small businesses server solution for to 25 users and 50 devices
Built-in client computer backup; storing your backup data centrally on the server enables you to rapidly restore individual files and folders, or an entire PC
Simple wizard enables server backups that helps protect all data and applications stored on the server.
Integrates with Office 365 or a third-party Hosted Exchange provider; simple integration with cloud services
Setting up a virtual private networking (VPN) for your desktops is a painless wizard-driven process of just a few clicks
Installation wizards enable you to run one operating system instance on the physical server in order to run Hyper-V, plus a second instance on that server in order to run Essentials role
Easily protect, centralize, organize, and access your user’s applications. Access to their applications and information from almost anywhere using virtually any device
Data Protection - Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials includes improved File History.
o File History backups are configured per user. You can automatically restore your data through File History backups on a new computer, if your old computer is no longer functional or is unavailable. The first time you log on to your new computer in the network, you are prompted to restore your files from your File History backups.
Client Full System Restore is now supported by Windows Deployment Services (WDS).
o You can create client restore service using the Set Up Client Restore Service task and perform client full system restore over the network with WDS instead of using an image saved on a DVD.
Health status notifies you of issues or problems related to computer backups, server storage, low disk space, and more.
o Health Report is integrated with Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials. Depending on your business needs, you can customize the system health reports to display items that you prefer to monitor. A quick and easy way to keep your pulse on the health of the server.
BranchCache to improve data access if the server running Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials is located offsite.
o BranchCache is a wide area network (WAN) bandwidth optimization technology.
Remote Web Access enables end users to work from virtually anywhere using almost any device
o With R2 Essentials - Remote Web Access is updated and optimized for touch devices and enhanced with rich HTML5 support.
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