1. How to prepare for the End of License of Windows Server 2012/R2
DECEMBER 31ST, 2017
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What does end of license mean?
Windows Server 2012/R2 cannot be ordered after December 31, 2017.
Distributers may continue to distribute product already in channel (ROK or Preinstall) after December 31st, until inventory runs out.
Microsoft mainstream support for these products ends on October 9, 2018.
Partner strategy
Protect revenue and get your business trained on Windows Server 2016
Preserve your reputation as a trusted advisor by offering the most modern hardware + software solution
Create a win/win for you and your customer with modern server infrastructure
Engagement opportunities
Replace aging servers; migrate others
Consolidate & virtualize servers
Upgrading Client Access Licenses with Windows Server 2016
“$3.79 Million is the average cost of a data breach, an increase of 23% over the past two years1”- PCWorld Magazine 1
Microsoft technologies have security built-in to help; safeguard data across devices and apps onsite or in the cloud, help you recover from business disruptions, and make compliance easier
Safeguard Your Business
Businesses today are taking advantage of cloud-inspired solutions that modernize their infrastructures to enhance operations while maintaining security, resilience, and performance. Technologies with built-in security, tools that help increase efficiency, and the ability to extend on-premises resources to the cloud enable you to achieve your business goals more cost effectively by helping you get more value from IT while reducing or eliminating up-front costs.
Improve IT Efficiency & Productivity
To help deliver increased efficiency and maximize your IT investment, Microsoft’s technology gives you the business tools of a much larger company, at the right price.
Whether you are moving to the cloud now or in the future; Microsoft technologies give you the best of both worlds, so you can take advantage of external resources when it makes sense for your business.
Be Ready For The Cloud
Run Your Business with Confidence using Windows Server 2016 1

2. How Windows Server 2016 Fits Your Business Needs
Improve server utilization.
Most businesses today use only a fraction of their server capacity
Use virtualization & containers to:
Run more apps/workloads on the same server
Simplify management and cut costs
Increase security of virtualized workloads
Know you’re covered in a disaster. If your systems go down, you can lose deals, customers, even your business
Use storage and backup features to:
Deliver real-time, high availability system continuity
Manage DR costs using out of hours network capacity
Reduce business risk with backup in multiple locations - on-premises and in the cloud
Flexible and cost effective storage. Efficiently manage your data and storage costs
Get flexible and cost effective storage to:
Benefit from scalable storage options to meet your growing data needs
Manage spiraling storage costs with flexible storage options
Peace of mind having critical data protect onsite and remotely
High availability with failover clustering. Keep your business running at the pace you need
With enhanced clustering you can:
High availability of mission-critical workloads, even during upgrades
Spread your risk across different physical office locations/sites
Add capacity onsite or in remote sites
Conduct live migration of systems, without impacting service levels
Ready for the Cloud. Move to cloud on your terms and gain the best of both worlds
With a Hybrid IT you can achieve:
Flexibility of control and security of workloads
Lower upfront costs of new IT services
Faster delivery of IT services for reduce effort
Higher performance and lower latency with on-premises
Invest in your first server and be cloud ready. Gain efficiency and improved security with centralized data, files and management
With a server you can:
Simplify your daily tasks by easily connecting to and sharing files and programs
Protect your critical business data with cost effective backup
Enhance security through centralized management of users and anti-virus/malware
Establish a cloud-ready IT platform for the future
“By 2018, 60% of companies will rely on highly instrumented datacenters that use advanced automation to boost efficiency.2” - IDC FutureScape
2 IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Datacenter 2016 Predictions
Next Steps
Readiness
Ready your business to sell, deploy, migrate, and develop for Windows Server 2016
SELLING
Start selling Windows Server attached with or preinstalled on new hardware
VIRTUALIZATION
Create new repeatable service offerings around virtualization, mobility, and cloud
CALS
Don’t forget to attach CALs. CALs are required for any device or user that will access the server