1. Windows Server 2012 R2 The Essentials Experience Speaker Name Date

2. Agenda Staying ahead of the game Features overview - Protect your data - Provide secure remote access - Integrate cloud services Planning and deployment scenarios Final thoughts

4. Staying ahead of the game

5. The game is changing The move to the cloud Skyrocketing mobile and remote usage Using data to compete for customers Don’t get left behind!

6. Businesses today need to… 1 23

7. Stay ahead of the game Today’s business environment is changing. To win, you need to stay ahead of the game. 7

8. 8 Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials Helps your minimize the time, effort, and money that you spend on IT.

9. New virtual deployment options 9 Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials as its own Hyper-V host Windows Server Essential Experience

10. Protect your data

11. 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

12. File History integration Enable Windows 8.x users to restore files and folders Utilize improved File History management and restore ‐ Enabled per user rather than 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

13. 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

14. 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 groups if email integration is configured Set password policy

15. Health monitoring Helps customers/partners monitor security status of the servers & client computers ‐ 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

16. Business continuity Replicate Hyper ‑ V virtual machines from a primary site to a replica site Benefits: ‐ Affordable in-box business continuity and 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 running Windows Server Essentials

17. Provide secure remote access

18. 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 to have Remote Web Access My Server app for Windows My Server app for Windows Phone Empower the remote worker

19. 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.

20. My Server app for Windows Windows 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

21. My Server app for Windows Phone Quick Status panel ‐ Summary of Essentials server status Server panel ‐ Enables light server management and 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

22. Integrate cloud services

23. Email integration Flexibility to choose the desired messaging solution Office 365 On-premises Exchange Server Hosted Exchange All options provide integrated mailbox management

24. Additional Office 365 integration Manage SharePoint Online libraries Manage SharePoint Online storage from within the Dashboard Provide simplified SharePoint permission management Manage mobile devices View connected devices Configure password policy Enable/block access from mobile devices Remote wipe a mobile device

25. Windows Azure Backup integration Sign up Back up Register and configure Recover to the same or a different server Install Agent

26. Planning and deployment scenarios

27. Windows Server Essentials Experience role

28. Deployment options 28 Windows Server Essentials edition: Virtual deployment Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials and Hyper-V Windows Server Essentials edition: Physical deployment Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials Windows Server Essentials Experience role Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard or Datacenter edition

29. Typical primary server deployment Replacement for peer-to-peer networking and PC-as-a-server Often deployed pre-installed on physical hardware Apps run on the server Messaging and collaboration in the cloud Other cloud-based apps and services Together with optional online apps and services

30. Essentials edition includes its own Hyper-V role Deployment model uses a single Windows Server Essentials license. Hyper-V server role is now available with the Essentials edition. ‐ Install Hyper-V in the server’s parent partition and run Windows Server Essentials as a guest virtual machine. Enables capabilities that require running as a virtual machine, such as Hyper-V Replica. Together with optional online apps and services

31. Standard or Datacenter editions help you scale Deployment model uses Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard or Datacenter license. You can enable the new Windows Server Essentials Experience (WSEE) role. New deployment scenarios are now possible, for example multiple servers can run the WSEE role. Together with optional online apps and services

32. Second virtual machine First virtual machine Virtual instance running Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard Can be used for additional workloads, such as Exchange Server, SharePoint, WSUS, SQL Server, Remote Desktop Services, etc. Virtual instance running Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard with the Windows Server Essentials Experience role enabled Remote Web Access Client computer backup Email integration Dashboard, etc. Sample deployment scenario with Standard

33. Growing beyond 25 user accounts Businesses that grow beyond 25 users can perform an in-place license transition to Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard licensing would then apply, including the use of the CAL licensing model Windows Server Essentials value- add features remain, with a maximum supportability limit of 100 users and 200 devices The value-add features can be removed entirely for businesses that grow larger than 100 users http://blogs.technet.com/b/sbs/archive/2012/12/12/using-windows-server-2012-essentials-with-more-than-25-users.aspx

34. Final thoughts

35. Case study: Law office “Had we not had Hyper-V Replica in place when the hurricane struck, we would’ve easily lost a week’s worth of business, but more importantly, we would’ve lost clients.” - Aaron I. Katsman, Owner, Law Offices of Aaron I. Katsman, P.C. Benefits: More flexible IT and cost savings Greater ability to grow the business

36. 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

37. Resources TechNet Discover more technical information at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-US/sbs/jj159331. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-US/sbs/jj159331 Partner resources Find resources specifically for partners at http://partner.microsoft.com andhttp://partner.microsoft.com learn about the Ahead of the Game campaign. Product page Learn more about Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials at http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/products/windows-server-2012- r2-essentials

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39. Remote Web AccessXXX Simplified management (dashboard, client deployment, setup)XXX Data and device protection (storage, client backup, health)XXX Third-party add-in frameworkXXX Office 365 user/domain integrationAdd-inXX Modern client access apps (My Server for Windows and Windows Phone) XX Richer device management (automated Health Reports, File History) X/Add-inX Extended email options Office 365 email, hosted email, and ExchangeXX Storage Spaces XX Windows Azure Backup integrationAdd-in What’s new in 2012 R2? Modernized experience More deployment options

40. 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.

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