There are two reasons why this approach might be a good option. First, Microsoft allows you to make a seamless transition between Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V and Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V.

Windows Server 2012 R2 will arrive with price hikes on some licensing, according to newly published Microsoft documentation.

Microsoft today announced that Windows Server 2012 R2 has been released to manufacturers (RTM).

Microsoft has RTM'd its 'Blue' version of Windows Server, a k a Windows Server 2012 R2, according to company officials.

Microsoft's highest end Windows Server SKU is going to get a lot more expensive with the coming Windows Server 2012 R2 release.

According to Microsoft, Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 Extended Support will end on October 10, 2023, while SQL Server 2012 Extended Support will end on July 12, 2022.

Microsoft has announced that Windows Server 2012 R2 has gone gold and has been released to manufacturing. It will be released Oct. 18 for everyone, including MSDN and TechNet subscribers.

When released, Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter edition will cost 28 percent more than the comparable edition on Windows Server 2012. It will cost $6,155 for Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter edition ...