Microsoft has announced general
availability of Windows Server 2012, a first of its kind version of operating
system (OS) that can be controlled remotely.The launch of the could based
operating system is a major step by the IT major enabling easy management of
large clusters of servers, and is the first major update of its operating
system since 2009.The release of the new server 2012 is seen as a prelude to
the launch of the next version of Windows, Windows 8, for consumers in October
this year.
Microsoft has announced the general
availability of the new operating system the has been in development for the
last four years. “The system allows maximizing the use of cloud computing with
reliability, scalability and in-built performance capabilities” Microsoft India
Director Server and cloud Business Srikanth Karaoke, told The Hindu.
ADVANTAGE:
One major advantage of cloud computing
was that it would help in limiting software privacy, presently pegged at 63
percent, as “nothing runs locally”. “Privacy will be concern when devices offer
applications. But the incidence is sure to reduce as everything is hosted on he could”.
Microsoft had “dramatically simplified
pricing and licensing of the new OS which was a unique feature of operating
across multiple clouds public and private.There was a major shift on the device
front as users where opting for mobile phones, laptops and tablets that was
imposing a lot of pressure on the infrastructure. Server 2012 would be immense
use in addressing the concerns of users who wanted to avail themselves on
services on the move.
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