
Windows Server 2012 permits live storage migration. Storage migration There is no additional requirement of a shared storage system for virtual machine (VM) migration under this version, especially with Hyper-V Replica.File System For file servers, a Resilient File System is introduced as an enhancement.Further on completion of the process, automation of other domain controllers permitting large-scale deployments. These changes allow PowerShell-based Deployment Wizard to work remotely. Active Directory Many changes have been made to the active directory in this version.Hyper-V This sixth version of the Windows Server operating system comprises Hyper-V 3.0 that offers a virtual extensible switch permitting virtual networks to extend their functionality in many ways.This new enhancement performs an IP address management (IPAM) role. Managing IP address To discover, monitor, audit, or manage the network's IP address space, Windows Server 2012 has a new feature.

It exercises a Metro-based user interface similar to Windows 8 unless placed in a Server Core mode. The new design focuses on easy management of multiple servers via GUI options.

It is the sixth version with new features and upgrades in cloud computing and storage infrastructure. Microsoft introduced Windows Server 2012, a new version of the Windows Server operating system based on Windows Server 8.
