Windows Server 2012 R2The Essentials ExperiencePart 1 of 7Overview

AgendaStaying ahead of the gameFeatures overview

Protect your dataProvide secure remote accessIntegrate cloud services

Next steps

Staying ahead of the game

The game is changing

1. AMI WW Market Opportunity Model: 2012-2017. 2. AMI WW Market Opportunity Model: 2012-2017 and AMI ICT Tracker survey data. 3. AMI ICT Tracking Studies, U.S. SMB Trends & Server Market Insights, March 14, 2013.

24% annual growthin spending on hosted services by small & midsize businesses1

85% of SMBs use smartphones 25% use tablets, 43% employ telecommuters2

#1 priorityfor SMBs is improving customer experience3

The move to the cloud

Skyrocketing mobile and remote usage

Using data to compete for customers Don’t

get left behind!

Businesses today need to…

You need to stretch fewer resources to accomplish more. You need to get every ounce of value out of your investments.

To get the job done quickly, your people require the freedom to work from anywhere with speed and efficiency.

You need to focus on targeting the most profitable opportunities and winning sales. Those who can use data to their advantage will win.1 2 3

Stay ahead of the gameToday’s business environment is changing. To win, you need to stay ahead of the game.

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Windows Server 2012 R2 EssentialsHelps your minimize the time, effort, and money that you spend on IT.

New deployment options

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Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials as its own Hyper-V host server

Windows Server Essentials Experience

Protect your data

Client computer backup• Automatic back up of client computers

on a nightly basis• File and folder restore wizard• Recovery of full system and

data (bare metal restore) of backed up client computers to similar hardware

• VSS writer for backup and restore of client backup database

File History integration• Enable Windows 8.x users to restore files and

folders• Utilize improved File History management

and restore‐ Now enabled per user rather than just per PC‐ Automatic restore for new PCs

• Select the folders to protect‐ Documents and Desktop‐ Libraries, Desktop, Contacts, and Favorites‐ All profile data except Libraries of media

• Set desired frequency(from once every 10 minutes to once per day)

• Set desired retention policy

Windows Server backup• Uses the Windows Server 2012 R2 backup feature• Supports volumes > 2 TB• Key scenarios:

‐ Single file restore‐ Folder restore‐ Full server “bare metal” recovery

• Uses multiple external removable backup destinations (such as USB drives) to allow for offsite rotation

User management• Uses Active Directory for authentication

and authorization• User accounts can be created as Standard

or Administrator‐ Built-in “Administrator” account is disabled

• Integrated mailbox management with cloud or on-premises messaging

• Manage user security groups, and also email distribution groupsif email integration is configured

• Set password policy

Health monitoring• Helps customers/partners monitor

security status of the servers & clientcomputers‐ Send alert notifications to customers

and/or partners• Offers three severity levels

(informational, warning, critical)• Alerts include proscriptive guidance for resolution• Includes active links with many alerts• Offers integrated health monitoring and reporting

‐ Send health report to chosen email address on a customizable schedule

Business continuity• Replicate Hyper‑V virtual machines from

a primary site to a replica site• Benefits:

‐ Affordable in-box business continuityand disaster recovery

‐ Failure recovery in minutes‐ More secure replication across network‐ No need for storage arrays‐ Automatic handling of live migration‐ Simple configuration and management

Virtual instance runningWindows Server Essentials

Hyper-V replica site

Provide secure remote access

The tasks you want to perform

• Access your files and folders

• Connect to the PCs in your office

• Perform light admin tasks

The tools you need tohave

• Remote Web Access• My Server app for

Windows• My Server app for

Windows Phone

Empower the remote worker

Remote web access• Remote access to shared

folders• Remote access to computers

and the applications running on them*

• Remote access to dashboard or server desktop to perform administration tasks*

• Ability for users to remotely change their passwords

* When using the Essentials Experience with the Standard or Datacenter editions, note that RDS CALs are required for those users who remotely connect to computers on the local network. With the Essentials edition, RDS CALs are not required.

My Server app for WindowsWindows app is a free download from the Microsoft Store• Works with files offline;

automatically syncs when connected‐ Quickly see file synchronization

status and any conflicts• Provides light administration

functionality‐ View alerts, users, and devices‐ Reset user passwords

My Server app for Windows Phone• Quick Status panel

‐ Summary of Essentials server status• Server panel

‐ Enables light server managementand monitoring

‐ Enables viewing of alerts, devices,and user accounts

• Files panel‐ Access to shared folders and files

• Recent panel‐ Keeps a history of recently accessed

files• Media panel

‐ A centralized media library

Integrate cloud services

Email integrationFlexibility to choose the desired messaging solution• Office 365• On-premises Exchange Server• Hosted ExchangeAll options provide integrated mailbox management

Additional Office 365 integrationManage SharePoint Online libraries• Manage SharePoint Online storage

from within the Dashboard• Provide simplified SharePoint permission

managementManage mobile devices• View connected devices• Configure password policy• Enable/block access from mobile devices• Remote wipe a mobile device

Windows Azure Backup integration

Efficient backup and recovery• Efficient use of bandwidth and storage• Flexible configuration• Flexibility in recovery• Cost-effective and usage metered

A simple and integrated solution• Familiar interface• Windows Azure integration

Reliable offsite data protection• Convenient offsite protection• Safe data• Encrypted backups

1Sign up

4Back up

3 Register and configure

5 Recover to the same or a different server

2 Install Agent

Next steps

Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials

• Simplified backups for servers and client PCs

• Built-in disaster recovery

• Simplified management

• Consistent productivity

• Easy connectivity

• Increased security

• Business agility• Flexible cloud

options• Improved

management

ResourcesWindows Server Essentials Tech Centerhttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-US/sbs/jj159331

Windows Server Essentials and Small Business Server bloghttp://blogs.technet.com/b/sbs/

Windows Server Essentials support forumhttp://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserveressentials/threads

Windows Server 2012 R2 product pagehttp://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/products/windows-server-2012-r2/default.aspx

Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials product pagehttp://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/products/windows-server-2012-r2-essentials/default.aspx

Be Lean & Stay LeanUnderstand how virtualization opens the door to value-added services and offerings.

Business AnywhereFind out how you can support the expanding SMB remote and mobile workforce.

Tap Your Data GoldmineHelp SMBs use data to their advantage in three easy steps.

Ahead of the Game Campaign Resources

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Leverage Server and Cloud Solutions to dramatically increase margin and keep SMB customers ahead of the game

Get started today! Visit http://aka.ms/AheadoftheGame to find the marketing materials and sales tools you need get SMB customers ahead of the game.

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Additional Partner ResourcesAhead of the Game Marketing Content http://aka.ms/AheadoftheGame

SMB and Midmarket

Competencieshttp://partner.Microsoft.com

Microsoft Virtual Academy

http://www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com/

Partner Learning Center:

https://mspartner.microsoft.com/en/us/Pages/Training/partner-learning-center.aspx

ISV Upgrade Support

Email isvupgrade@microsoft.com with app name and name of ISV

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How to Buy Windows Server 2012 R2

*CALs are required for every user or device accessing a server. See the Product Use Rights for details

Licensing ModelProcessor + CAL*

Processor + CAL*

Server (25 User Limit)

Server (15 User Limit)

Feature Comparison

Full Windows Server functionality with unlimited virtual instances

Full Windows Server functionality with two virtual instancesSimpler interface, pre-configured connectivity to cloud-based services; one virtual instance of EssentialsGeneral purpose Server functionality with no virtualization rights

Ideal for…

Highly virtualized private and hybrid cloud environments

Low density or non-virtualized environmentsSmall business environments for servers with up to two processorsEconomical general purpose server with a single processor

Edition

Datacenter

Standard

Essentials

Foundation

Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard and Datacenter editions include the new Windows Server Essentials Experience server role, offering features such as Remote Web Access and client computer backup that previously were only available through the Windows Server Essentials edition.

Choose from four editions of Windows Server, based on the size of the customer organization and their requirements for virtualization and cloud computing.

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Product & Licensing Resources

Windows Server 2012 R2

Windows Server Partner Resources: https://mspartner.microsoft.com/en/us/Pages/Solutions/microsoft-windows-server.aspx Windows Server Technical Resources:http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsserver

Windows Azure

Windows Azure Partner Resources:https://mspartner.microsoft.com/en/us/pages/solutions/windows-azure-platform.aspx Windows Azure Technical Resources:http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windowsazure/

MicrosoftVolume Licensing

Microsoft Volume Licensing Resources:http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/

Microsoft Licensing Advisor:http://mla.microsoft.com/

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Windows Server 2012 R2 Licensing for SMBs

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* Available in select countries and regions

Open Value Subscription*

• Gives customers the option to subscribe to Microsoft product licenses

• Provides the lowest up-front costs of the Open Programs with the flexibility to meet changing demands

Open License

• “Pay-as-you-go” model

• Allows customers to change their licensing program as their business grows

Select Plus

• For midsize and large organizations with 250 or more desktop PCs

• Can license software and services at a business unit level with the price saving advantages of a single organization

Open Value

• Software Assurance• Simplified license

management• Annual payment

structure• Three options:

organization-wide, non–organization-wide, and subscription

Services Provider License Agreement (SPLA)• For hosting

providers• No upfront costs or

volume license commitments

• Pay only for what you provided customers in the previous month

• Access the latest versions of software

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Feature 2011 2012 2012 R2

Remote Web Access X X XSimplified management (dashboard, client deployment, setup) X X XData and device protection (storage, client backup, health) X X XThird-party add-in framework X X XOffice 365 user/domain integration Add-in X XModern client access apps (My Server for Windows and Windows Phone)

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Richer device management (automated Health Reports, File History)   X/Add-in XExtended email options Office 365 email, hosted email, and Exchange X XStorage Spaces   X XWindows Azure Backup integration Add-in Add-inAzure Active Directory integration XRicher Office 365 support (dist. groups, SharePoint Online, Exchange ActiveSync)

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User groups and increase scalability to 100+ users and 200+ devices XData Protection improvements (Storage Spaces, BranchCache, File History)

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Windows Server Essentials Experience role in Standard/Datacenter allows for more deployment scenarios (more than one server running WSEE role)

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Optimized for hosting (auto VPN, remote domain join, SCOM, Katal template)

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Windows Server Essentials edition virtualization support XModern Remote Web Access with full HTML5 support XMy Server application updates for Windows and Windows Phone X

What’s new in 2012 R2?

Modernized experience

More deployment options

Support for hosting and IaaS

Better cloud services integration

Top 10 features• Windows Server Essentials

Experience is now a server role.• Increased scalability when running

the Essentials Experience role on Standard/Datacenter editions—up to 100 users and 200 devices.

• Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials edition can now be its own Hyper-V host for running as a virtual machine—easily enable Hyper-V Replica scenarios.

• Automatic backup for servers and client computers, including optional integration with Windows Azure Backup.

• Enhanced File History integration with Windows 8.x clients.

• Expanded integration with Office 365:‐ Simplifies management of SharePoint Online

document libraries.‐ Enables mobile device management via

Exchange ActiveSync.• Control access to resources

and information via security/distribution groups.

• Improved management experience for creating and maintaining storage spaces.

• Redesigned Remote Web Access interface for modern, touch-friendly experience.