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System Requirements for Windows Server 2012 Essentials
Published: July 9, 2012
Updated: October 4, 2012
Applies To: Windows Server 2012 Essentials
Windows Server 2012 Essentials server software is a 64-bit only operating system. Table 1 defines the recommended minimum hardware requirements for Windows Server 2012 Essentials. Table 2 defines additional hardware and software requirements for the server.
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Table 1: System Requirements for Windows Server 2012 Essentials
| Component | Minimum | Recommended* |
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CPU socket |
1.4 GHz (64-bit processor) or faster for single core 1.3 GHz (64-bit processor) or faster for multi-core |
3.1 GHz (64-bit processor) or faster multi-core |
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Memory (RAM) |
2 GB |
8 GB |
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Hard disks and available storage space |
160 GB hard disk with a 60 GB system partition |
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*Recommended hardware requirements to support Windows Server 2012 Essentials maximum user and device limits.
Table 2: Additional Hardware and Software Requirements for Windows Server 2012 Essentials
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Network adapter |
Gigabit Ethernet adapter (10/100/1000baseT PHY/MAC). |
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Internet |
Some functionality may require Internet access (fees may apply) or a Windows Live® ID Account. |
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Supported Client operating systems |
Windows 8, Windows 7, Macintosh OS X version 10.5 to 10.8. |
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Router |
A router or firewall that supports IPv4 NAT. |
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Additional requirements |
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Supported networking configuration |
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See also Supported network configuration
