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Product Information "Windows Server 2012 Foundation"

Windows Server 2012 Foundation is a 64-bit version with full functionality of Windows® Server that enables basic IT resources such as file and printer sharing, remote access and security. It provides a network base from which it is possible to centrally manage the settings of computers based on the Windows operating system and on which it is possible to run the most common business applications. It also provides a familiar Windows user experience that allows users to manage and safeguard business information.

Because Windows Server 2012 Foundation comes pre-installed with server hardware, it is not necessary to obtain separately and then install the hardware and operating system. Windows Server 2012 Foundation is supported by a vast network of certified professionals who can provide services for your Windows Server network.

By design, Windows Server 2012 Foundation uses the Windows Server catalog.

How Windows Server 2012 Foundation differs from other editions of Windows Server 2012

Although most of the main features are the same, there are important limitations in Windows Server 2012 Foundation compared to other editions of Windows Server 2012 that you need to be aware of before distributing Windows Server 2012 Foundation. This section describes the applicable limits. The following table provides a summary of the key limits.