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Introduction to Windows Server 2012

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Info Level: Beginner Presenter: Eli the Computer Guy Date Created: February 18, 2013 Length of Class: 32:23 Tracks Windows Server 2012 Prerequisites None Purpose of Class This class introduces students to Windows Server 2012 and why they should be interested in deploying it for their organization. Class Notes Windows 2012 Unleashed by SAMs Windows Server 2012 only comes in a 64bit version. This may cause issues with legacy applications. There are 4 editions of Windows Server 2012: Data Center — Standard -- Essentials — Foundation Server Core vs.GUI: Server Core does not provide you with a graphical envionrment in order to administer a server. Self Healing NTFS allows the server to automatically fix corruptions on a disk partition. SMB 3.0 = 10-30 times faster transfer between computers (Server 2012 or Windows 8), XP and such will use SMB 1.0. Reduces "chatter" Storage Spaces -- SAN: Allows you to combine numerous server's storage into one logical storage unit. Data Deduplication: Only one copy of Identical files is stored Hyper V -- Microsofts version of Virtualization Offline Domain Join: Allows you to add a PC to a domain without connecting it to the network. Drivers: You may have some driver issues with older computers. "Generic" drivers may be installed instead of proprietary ones. Resources http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Server-2012-Unleashed-Morimoto/dp/0672336227 http://technet.microsoft.com/en-US/evalcenter/hh670538.aspx?ocid=&wt.mc_id=TEC_108_1_33

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Well, with the 2012 server, you don't need very much hardware in order for it to work.", 'start': 256.091, 'duration': 9.707}, {'end': 268.24, 'text': 'It will work off a couple of year old computers.', 'start': 265.958, 'duration': 2.282}, {'end': 277.127, 'text': 'Honestly, my little computer lab, I am using these crappy three year old gateway laptops that I have been using for quite a while now.', 'start': 268.72, 'duration': 8.407}, {'end': 278.668, 'text': "They've got four gigs of RAM.", 'start': 277.467, 'duration': 1.201}], 'summary': '2012 server works with minimal hardware, such as 4gb ram and old laptops.', 'duration': 22.577, 'max_score': 256.091, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/tlI8okaWXVM/pics/tlI8okaWXVM256091.jpg'}, {'end': 349.208, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 324.737, 'weight': 3, 'content': [{'end': 331.48, 'text': 'So one of the issues that I have is things like the video card on my laptop computers.', 'start': 324.737, 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use and make sure that they're going to work on the new server.", 'start': 540.987, 'duration': 9.849}, {'end': 555.52, 'text': "But that's the only really huge, like, gotcha, is that it's only 64-bit.", 'start': 550.856, 'duration': 4.664}, {'end': 555.961, 'text': 'Only, only 64-bit.', 'start': 555.541, 'duration': 0.42}, {'end': 560.647, 'text': "Now, when we're talking about the Windows servers,", 'start': 558.403, 'duration': 2.244}, {'end': 565.694, 'text': 'of course Microsoft tries to make everything way too confusing so that they can squeeze more money out of you.', 'start': 560.647, 'duration': 5.047}, {'end': 571.883, 'text': 'And so one of the ways that they try to make things confusing is by coming up with multiple versions of the server operating system.', 'start': 565.954, 'duration': 5.929}], 'summary': "Migrate to 64-bit servers, verify compatibility of all applications, despite microsoft's confusing versions.", 'duration': 33.439, 'max_score': 538.444, 'thumbnail': 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of generic drivers for hardware components.', 'duration': 171.747, 'highlights': ['The $60 book purchase is recommended for learning about Windows 2012 Server, providing comprehensive knowledge for most situations. (Cost: $60)', 'Microsoft offers fully functional 180-day trials for Windows 2012 Server, allowing the creation of extensive computer labs without any additional cost. (Trial duration: 180 days)', 'Windows 2012 Server operates efficiently on older, low-spec hardware, such as three-year-old laptops with 4GB RAM and dual-core processors, eliminating the need for expensive server hardware. (Hardware requirements: Low)', 'The issue of generic drivers for hardware components in old computers running Windows 2012 Server is highlighted, affecting the clarity of resolutions due to the unavailability of specific proprietary drivers. (Issue: Generic drivers)']}, {'end': 560.647, 'start': 351.029, 'title': 'Windows 2012 server compatibility', 'summary': 'Discusses the transition from 32-bit to 64-bit processors and operating systems, highlighting the implications of windows 2012 server being exclusively 64-bit, potential issues with older hardware and legacy 32-bit software compatibility, emphasizing the importance of assessing application compatibility before server migration.', 'duration': 209.618, 'highlights': ['Windows 2012 Server is exclusively 64-bit, potentially causing issues with older hardware and legacy 32-bit software compatibility. Exclusively 64-bit, potential issues with older hardware, legacy 32-bit software compatibility', 'Transition from 32-bit to 64-bit processors and operating systems is emphasized, noting the significance of assessing application compatibility before server migration. Transition from 32-bit to 64-bit, significance of assessing application compatibility before server migration']}], 'duration': 383.186, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/tlI8okaWXVM/pics/tlI8okaWXVM177461.jpg', 'highlights': ['Microsoft offers fully functional 180-day trials for Windows 2012 Server, allowing the creation of extensive computer labs without any additional cost. (Trial duration: 180 days)', 'The $60 book purchase is recommended for learning about Windows 2012 Server, providing comprehensive knowledge for most situations. (Cost: $60)', 'Windows 2012 Server operates efficiently on older, low-spec hardware, such as three-year-old laptops with 4GB RAM and dual-core processors, eliminating the need for expensive server hardware. (Hardware requirements: Low)', 'The issue of generic drivers for hardware components in old computers running Windows 2012 Server is highlighted, affecting the clarity of resolutions due to the unavailability of specific proprietary drivers. (Issue: Generic drivers)', 'Windows 2012 Server is exclusively 64-bit, potentially causing issues with older hardware and legacy 32-bit software compatibility. Exclusively 64-bit, potential issues with older hardware, legacy 32-bit software compatibility', 'Transition from 32-bit to 64-bit processors and operating systems is emphasized, noting the significance of assessing application compatibility before server migration. Transition from 32-bit to 64-bit, significance of assessing application compatibility before server migration']}, {'end': 1024.856, 'segs': [{'end': 646.589, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 600.316, 'weight': 0, 'content': [{'end': 609.984, 'text': 'The big thing, the really nice thing with the data center version is that you can have unlimited virtual instances of operating systems using Hyper-V.', 'start': 600.316, 'duration': 9.668}, {'end': 612.106, 'text': "So Hyper-V is Microsoft's.", 'start': 610.024, 'duration': 2.082}, {'end': 618.831, 'text': 'virtualization solution, and so, with the data center version of the server software,', 'start': 613.607, 'duration': 5.224}, {'end': 622.953, 'text': 'you can run unlimited instances on one particular piece of hardware.', 'start': 618.831, 'duration': 4.122}, {'end': 624.454, 'text': 'well, if you go over to standard,', 'start': 622.953, 'duration': 1.501}, {'end': 636.102, 'text': 'you get basically all the functionality of the data the data 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only limited to 25 users.', 'start': 693.116, 'duration': 3.883}, {'end': 703.883, 'text': 'So if you go out and you go, hey, look, Foundation version or Essentials version is a third the price of standard.', 'start': 697.279, 'duration': 6.604}, {'end': 705.364, 'text': "I'm going to buy that for my client.", 'start': 703.903, 'duration': 1.461}, {'end': 708.666, 'text': 'Well, you buy that, you install that, and you find out you get a max of 25 users.', 'start': 705.724, 'duration': 2.942}, {'end': 713.567, 'text': 'that can run you into very, very big problems.', 'start': 711.286, 'duration': 2.281}, {'end': 718.929, 'text': 'So basically, with Windows Server 2012, just stay with the standard version for now.', 'start': 713.607, 'duration': 5.322}, {'end': 726.211, 'text': "Once you know what's going on, once you're good at assessing what your client's needs are, then you might go for Essentials or Foundation.", 'start': 719.989, 'duration': 6.222}], 'summary': 'Windows server 2012 essentials limited to 25 users, stick with standard version for now.', 'duration': 33.095, 'max_score': 693.116, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/tlI8okaWXVM/pics/tlI8okaWXVM693116.jpg'}, {'end': 811.001, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 780.527, 'weight': 5, 'content': [{'end': 781.668, 'text': "You just don't know what to do.", 'start': 780.527, 'duration': 1.141}, {'end': 791.194, 'text': 'So if you are an expert, if you just love the command line, then server core, you can do everything you need to do with server core.', 'start': 782.128, 'duration': 9.066}, {'end': 796.838, 'text': 'But for most of you guys, go with the GUI interface, the graphical user environment.', 'start': 791.534, 'duration': 5.304}, {'end': 802.198, 'text': 'it is just going to be far, far, far, far, far, far, far.', 'start': 798.297, 'duration': 3.901}, {'end': 807.96, 'text': 'better for you, because if you go in there like I say, server core is just going to be a pain in the butt and for most of you guys,', 'start': 802.198, 'duration': 5.762}, {'end': 811.001, 'text': 'using the GUI interface will be absolutely a-okay.', 'start': 807.96, 'duration': 3.041}], 'summary': 'For most users, the gui interface is far better than server core, which is a pain for most of them.', 'duration': 30.474, 'max_score': 780.527, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/tlI8okaWXVM/pics/tlI8okaWXVM780527.jpg'}, {'end': 908.929, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 866.52, 'weight': 3, 'content': [{'end': 876.743, 'text': 'So I think the big thing that makes Windows Server 2012 stand out is the ability to store and move data in much more efficient ways.', 'start': 866.52, 'duration': 10.223}, {'end': 885.726, 'text': "The first big thing that's really nice is something called self-healing NTFS that is built into Windows Server 2012.", 'start': 877.024, 'duration': 8.702}, {'end': 900.321, 'text': "What self-healing in TFS does is that it automatically basically does a scan disk routine all of the time to make sure your files don't get corrupted and to fix any corruptions that are found.", 'start': 885.726, 'duration': 14.595}, {'end': 904.565, 'text': "So one of the big problems when you're dealing with servers, you're dealing with a lot of data.", 'start': 900.641, 'duration': 3.924}, {'end': 907.007, 'text': 'files get corrupted, partitions get corrupted.', 'start': 904.565, 'duration': 2.442}, {'end': 908.929, 'text': 'problems just happen with that data.', 'start': 907.007, 'duration': 1.922}], 'summary': 'Windows server 2012 offers self-healing ntfs for automatic file corruption detection and repair.', 'duration': 42.409, 'max_score': 866.52, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/tlI8okaWXVM/pics/tlI8okaWXVM866520.jpg'}, {'end': 984.153, 'src': 'heatmap', 'start': 928.257, 'weight': 1, 'content': [{'end': 932.719, 'text': "So hopefully, you won't have to run one of those horrible, nasty ScanDisk procedures again.", 'start': 928.257, 'duration': 4.462}, {'end': 934.28, 'text': 'Very good thing.', 'start': 933.479, 'duration': 0.801}, {'end': 945.807, 'text': 'The next thing that is really great is for Windows Server 2012 and with Windows 8 is the addition of SMB 3.0 server message blocks.', 'start': 934.56, 'duration': 11.247}, {'end': 954.574, 'text': 'This is the protocol that allows you to copy and paste and move files between computers and servers within the Windows world.', 'start': 946.088, 'duration': 8.486}, {'end': 962.08, 'text': 'So when you map a network drive in the Windows world and you paste a file, or you copy a file, or you delete a file or whatever,', 'start': 954.834, 'duration': 7.246}, {'end': 964.001, 'text': 'that is all done with SMB.', 'start': 962.08, 'duration': 1.921}, {'end': 967.024, 'text': 'SMB 3.0,.', 'start': 964.562, 'duration': 2.462}, {'end': 980.693, 'text': "the reason it's so good is that it can increase the file transfer rate between computers and servers 10 to 30 times faster than the old SMB1 version,", 'start': 967.024, 'duration': 13.669}, {'end': 982.193, 'text': "that's in Windows XP.", 'start': 980.693, 'duration': 1.5}, {'end': 984.153, 'text': 'So this is a great thing.', 'start': 982.613, 'duration': 1.54}], 'summary': 'Smb 3.0 in windows server 2012 increases file transfer rate 10-30 times faster than smb1 in windows xp, a great improvement.', 'duration': 29.319, 'max_score': 928.257, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/tlI8okaWXVM/pics/tlI8okaWXVM928257.jpg'}], 'start': 560.647, 'title': 'Windows server 2012 features and data storage advancements', 'summary': 'Covers different versions of windows server 2012, focusing on data center, standard, essentials, and foundation versions, and options of server core and gui interface. it also discusses data storage advancements, including self-healing ntfs and the 10 to 30 times faster file transfer rate with smb 3.0.', 'chapters': [{'end': 820.705, 'start': 560.647, 'title': 'Windows server 2012: versions and installation', 'summary': 'Discusses the different versions of windows server 2012, emphasizing the data center, standard, and the caveats of the essentials and foundation versions, along with the options of server core and gui interface, providing insights into the ideal choice for different scenarios.', 'duration': 260.058, 'highlights': ['The data center version allows unlimited virtual instances of operating systems using Hyper-V, ideal for running data centers and pushing a lot of data around. The data center version of Windows Server 2012 allows unlimited virtual instances of operating systems using Hyper-V, suitable for running data centers and handling large amounts of data.', 'The standard version provides most functionalities of the data center version but limits the number of instances of virtual servers on a particular piece of hardware. The standard version offers most functionalities of the data center version but has limitations on the number of instances of virtual servers on a particular piece of hardware.', 'The Essentials and Foundation versions are limited and tailored for small office environments, with the Foundation version having a maximum of 12 users and the Essentials version limited to 25 users. The Essentials and Foundation versions are designed for small office environments, with the Foundation version having a maximum of 12 users and the Essentials version limited to 25 users.', 'Choosing between server core and GUI interface is crucial, with server core providing no GUI and requiring command-line expertise, while the GUI interface is recommended for most users. The choice between server core and GUI interface is crucial, with server core providing no GUI and requiring command-line expertise, while the GUI interface is recommended for most users.']}, {'end': 1024.856, 'start': 820.705, 'title': 'Windows server 2012 data storage advancements', 'summary': 'Discusses the significance of data storage in 2013, highlighting the added functionality for data storage in windows server 2012, including self-healing ntfs and the 10 to 30 times faster file transfer rate with smb 3.0.', 'duration': 204.151, 'highlights': ['The addition of SMB 3.0 server message blocks allows 10 to 30 times faster file transfer rate between computers and servers within the Windows world. SMB 3.0 protocol can increase the file transfer rate between computers and servers 10 to 30 times faster than the old SMB1 version.', 'The self-healing NTFS in Windows Server 2012 automatically performs a scan disk routine to prevent file corruption and fix any corruptions found, eliminating the need for time-consuming manual interventions. Self-healing in TFS performs automatic scan disk routine to prevent and fix file corruptions, eliminating the need for manual interventions and saving time, especially with large storage capacities.', 'Data storage functionality in Windows Server 2012 addresses the increasing challenge of managing terabytes of data, providing efficient ways to store and move data. Windows Server 2012 offers efficient ways to store and move data, addressing the challenge of managing increasing terabytes of data in personal and company systems.']}], 'duration': 464.209, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/tlI8okaWXVM/pics/tlI8okaWXVM560647.jpg', 'highlights': ['The data center version allows unlimited virtual instances of operating systems using Hyper-V, ideal for running data centers and pushing a lot of data around.', 'The addition of SMB 3.0 server message blocks allows 10 to 30 times faster file transfer rate between computers and servers within the Windows world.', 'The standard version provides most functionalities of the data center version but limits the number of instances of virtual servers on a particular piece of hardware.', 'The self-healing NTFS in Windows Server 2012 automatically performs a scan disk routine to prevent file corruption and fix any corruptions found, eliminating the need for time-consuming 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'weight': 1, 'content': [{'end': 1428.943, 'text': "Even though it's going to cost a little bit of money, again, remember we are supporting the business.", 'start': 1424.259, 'duration': 4.684}, {'end': 1437.492, 'text': "The idea is even if it does cost a little bit of money for Windows Server 2012, hopefully it will make the company more money than it's costing them.", 'start': 1429.644, 'duration': 7.848}, {'end': 1441.234, 'text': 'But before I end this, I do want to show you,', 'start': 1438.012, 'duration': 3.222}, {'end': 1449.34, 'text': 'just so I can show you the user interface and show you just kind of like what a pain in the butt Windows Server 2012 can be,', 'start': 1441.234, 'duration': 8.106}, {'end': 1455.225, 'text': "just before you actually run into it in the real world, and then you're sitting there going, oh, what is this?", 'start': 1449.34, 'duration': 5.885}], 'summary': 'Investing in windows server 2012 may lead to increased profits for the company.', 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'text': 'So like if you need device drivers or you need to worry about the devices for the server, we can click on device, we can hit search.', 'start': 1613.567, 'duration': 8.202}], 'summary': 'To use windows server 2012 efficiently, utilize the search function for device drivers and devices.', 'duration': 31.195, 'max_score': 1590.574, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/tlI8okaWXVM/pics/tlI8okaWXVM1590574.jpg'}, {'end': 1808.551, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 1783.874, 'weight': 3, 'content': [{'end': 1790.678, 'text': "then again, as I say, when you're playing with this, use the standard edition of Windows Server 2012,", 'start': 1783.874, 'duration': 6.804}, {'end': 1798.603, 'text': "because that is the version that will give you all the functionality that you need and is the one that you're generally going to be running into in the real world.", 'start': 1790.678, 'duration': 7.925}, {'end': 1805.608, 'text': "there is the essentials version and there is a foundation version, but I'm warning you Don't use them.", 'start': 1798.603, 'duration': 7.005}, {'end': 1808.551, 'text': "Again, in the future, you can use them to your heart's content.", 'start': 1805.728, 'duration': 2.823}], 'summary': 'Use standard edition of windows server 2012 for full functionality and real-world compatibility. avoid essentials and foundation versions.', 'duration': 24.677, 'max_score': 1783.874, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/tlI8okaWXVM/pics/tlI8okaWXVM1783874.jpg'}, {'end': 1852.06, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 1825.51, 'weight': 4, 'content': [{'end': 1830.732, 'text': 'You can build a massive 300 server lab if you wanted to off of that software.', 'start': 1825.51, 'duration': 5.222}, {'end': 1835.574, 'text': "So just use that for what you're going to be doing for your lab environment.", 'start': 1830.832, 'duration': 4.742}, {'end': 1844.357, 'text': "And then finally, again, as I say, the study book, what I go by essentially is Windows Server 2012 Unleashed by Sam's.", 'start': 1835.974, 'duration': 8.383}, {'end': 1849.699, 'text': 'Go to Barnes and Noble or go to Amazon at Barnes and Noble.', 'start': 1844.757, 'duration': 4.942}, {'end': 1850.799, 'text': 'It costs $60.', 'start': 1849.759, 'duration': 1.04}, {'end': 1851.58, 'text': "It's well worth it.", 'start': 1850.799, 'duration': 0.781}, {'end': 1852.06, 'text': "It's a good.", 'start': 1851.66, 'duration': 0.4}], 'summary': 'You can build a massive 300 server lab using the recommended software and study book for $60, well worth it.', 'duration': 26.55, 'max_score': 1825.51, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/tlI8okaWXVM/pics/tlI8okaWXVM1825510.jpg'}], 'start': 1336.115, 'title': 'Windows server 2012', 'summary': "Introduces windows server 2012, highlighting the offline domain join feature that simplifies deployment and potentially benefits the company's bottom line. it also 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even when offline, potentially saving time and effort in remote offices and site deployments.', 'Cost-Benefit Analysis Emphasizes the potential cost-benefit analysis of implementing Windows Server 2012, highlighting the aim of supporting the business and potentially making the company more money than the cost incurred.', 'Free Trial Availability Mentions the availability of a free trial for Windows Server 2012, allowing users to download the ISO or virtual hard drive for experimentation and testing purposes.', 'Challenges of Windows Server 2012 Briefly touches on the potential challenges and user interface complexities of Windows Server 2012, aimed at preparing users for real-world encounters.']}, {'end': 1939.081, 'start': 1482.318, 'title': 'Introduction to windows server 2012', 'summary': 'Provides an introduction to windows server 2012, emphasizing the challenges with the user interface, the importance of using the search function, and the recommendation to use the standard edition for full functionality, along with practical advice and resources for training.', 'duration': 456.763, 'highlights': ["Windows Server 2012 challenges with the user interface The user interface of Windows Server 2012 is described as 'hinky,' 'weird,' and 'horrible,' emphasizing the difficulties and frustrations with its design.", 'Emphasis on using the search function in Windows Server 2012 The importance of using the search function in Windows Server 2012 for locating utilities and navigating the interface is highlighted, suggesting it as a primary method for accessing necessary tools.', 'Recommendation to use the standard edition of Windows Server 2012 The recommendation to use the standard edition of Windows Server 2012 for full functionality is emphasized, cautioning against the use of the essentials or foundation versions due to their limitations.', "Practical advice and resources for training on Windows Server 2012 Practical advice is given for using the trial version, building a lab environment, and investing in a comprehensive study book, 'Windows Server 2012 Unleashed by Sam's,' as a valuable resource for learning and reference."]}], 'duration': 602.966, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/tlI8okaWXVM/pics/tlI8okaWXVM1336115.jpg', 'highlights': ['Offline Domain Join feature simplifies deployment by allowing addition of computers to the domain when offline, potentially saving time and effort.', 'Emphasizes potential cost-benefit analysis of implementing Windows Server 2012, aiming to support the business and potentially make more money than the cost incurred.', 'Importance of using the search function in Windows Server 2012 for locating utilities and navigating the interface is highlighted, suggesting it as a primary method for accessing necessary tools.', 'Recommendation to use the standard edition of Windows Server 2012 for full functionality is emphasized, cautioning against the use of the essentials or foundation versions due to their limitations.', "Practical advice given for using the trial version, building a lab environment, and investing in a comprehensive study book, 'Windows Server 2012 Unleashed by Sam's,' as a valuable resource for learning and reference."]}], 'highlights': ['Windows servers are generally good things, with a robust and functional operating system, despite a challenging user interface.', "Microsoft's client operating systems have a bad reputation, unlike their reliable Windows servers, which have been stable and manageable since Windows NT 4.0 over 13 years ago.", 'Using Windows servers is cost-effective, despite the initial investment in the server operating system and client access licenses.', "The chapter recommends using 'Windows 2012 Unleashed by Sam's' as reading material, highlighting the quality of Sam's books for learning purposes.", 'Microsoft offers fully functional 180-day trials for Windows 2012 Server, allowing the creation of extensive computer labs without any additional cost. (Trial duration: 180 days)', 'The $60 book purchase is recommended for learning about Windows 2012 Server, providing comprehensive knowledge for most situations. (Cost: $60)', 'Windows 2012 Server operates efficiently on older, low-spec hardware, such as three-year-old laptops with 4GB RAM and dual-core processors, eliminating the need for expensive server hardware. (Hardware requirements: Low)', 'The issue of generic drivers for hardware components in old computers running Windows 2012 Server is highlighted, affecting the clarity of resolutions due to the unavailability of specific proprietary drivers. (Issue: Generic drivers)', 'Windows 2012 Server is exclusively 64-bit, potentially causing issues with older hardware and legacy 32-bit software compatibility. Exclusively 64-bit, potential issues with older hardware, legacy 32-bit software compatibility', 'Transition from 32-bit to 64-bit processors and operating systems is emphasized, noting the significance of assessing application compatibility before server migration. Transition from 32-bit to 64-bit, significance of assessing application compatibility before server migration', 'The data center version allows unlimited virtual instances of operating systems using Hyper-V, ideal for running data centers and pushing a lot of data around.', 'The addition of SMB 3.0 server message blocks allows 10 to 30 times faster file transfer rate between computers and servers within the Windows world.', 'The standard version provides most functionalities of the data center version but limits the number of instances of virtual servers on a particular piece of hardware.', 'The self-healing NTFS in Windows Server 2012 automatically performs a scan disk routine to prevent file corruption and fix any corruptions found, eliminating the need for time-consuming manual interventions.', 'The Essentials and Foundation versions are limited and tailored for small office environments, with the Foundation version having a maximum of 12 users and the Essentials version limited to 25 users.', 'Choosing between server core and GUI interface is crucial, with server core providing no GUI and requiring command-line expertise, while the GUI interface is recommended for most users.', 'Data storage functionality in Windows Server 2012 addresses the increasing challenge of managing terabytes of data, providing efficient ways to store and move data.', 'Consultants bill at a rate of $100 an hour for all tasks, including non-intensive activities like copying and pasting and watching file transfers.', 'Clients should expect to pay $100 an hour for consultant services, irrespective of the nature of the work being done.', 'Data deduplication reduces storage space by identifying and eliminating duplicate files, potentially halving the space required for storage.', 'Storage Spaces allows for the creation of a scalable and redundant network storage using multiple physical servers, offering flexibility and data availability even if physical servers fail.', 'Increasing the speed of file transfer 10 to 30 times is highly valuable and worth the investment.', 'Offline Domain Join feature simplifies deployment by allowing addition of computers to the domain when offline, potentially saving time and effort.', 'Emphasizes potential cost-benefit analysis of implementing Windows Server 2012, aiming to support the business and potentially make more money than the cost incurred.', 'Importance of using the search function in Windows Server 2012 for locating utilities and navigating the interface is highlighted, suggesting it as a primary method for accessing necessary tools.', 'Recommendation to use the standard edition of Windows Server 2012 for full functionality is emphasized, cautioning against the use of the essentials or foundation versions due to their limitations.', "Practical advice given for using the trial version, building a lab environment, and investing in a comprehensive study book, 'Windows Server 2012 Unleashed by Sam's,' as a valuable resource for learning and reference."]}