Windows Server 2012 R2 is the upcoming version of Microsoft's server operating system. It was unveiled on 06/04/2013 at TechEd USA. An initial beta release is scheduled for end of June 2013 to coincide the Build conference. A formal release date is currently not confirmed. Editions Windows Server 2012 R2 will come in three editions: *Datacenter *Standard *Essentials The Datacenter and Standard editions are feature identical, varying only based on licensing (particularly licensing of Hyper-V VMs). Features Windows Server 2012 R2 will include a number of new features. Some key features include: #Improved Hyper-V and an much improved VM connection utilility that bring great client functions including drag/drop and USB from host into #PowerShell V4 #Desired State Configuration feature.
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