Why does windows server 2012 cost so much.

[Danielh90]

Why does window server 2012 cost so much it is just a host built for servers and little more features then the client os. 

[Enderman]

because its not for regular consumers like you who say "why is it so expensive"

[rpgwaiter]

Because it's mainly bought by businesses, and they typically have more money to throw at their operating systems than your Average Joe. Microsoft likes money.

 

It's also much more user friendly than other server OS's, at least if you're primarily used to a Windows environment.

[Danielh90]

1 minute ago, Enderman said:

because its not for regular consumers like you who say "why is it so expensive"

Oh ok. but the regular users would not have a need for it. 

[Electronics Wizardy]

Your mainly paying for the support from microsoft. If you want a cheaper server os look into something like cent os.

[titan384]

because of stability, security and enhanced features. I use windows server as a daily driver. never had any issues whatsoever in all these years.

 

i got it for free though. dreamspark

[Enderman]

1 minute ago, Danielh90 said:

Oh ok. but the regular users would not have a need for it. 

exactly, its not for regular consumers

regular consumers think thats expensive

for a business or enterprise that is not expensive

[Danielh90]

2 minutes ago, rpgwaiter said:

Because it's mainly bought by businesses, and they typically have more money to throw at their operating systems than your Average Joe. Microsoft likes money.

 

It's also much more user friendly than other server OS's, at least if you're primarily used to a Windows environment.

How did you get it for free I never heard of dreamspark? 

[rpgwaiter]

Just now, Danielh90 said:

How did you get it for free I never heard of dreamspark? 

I think you quoted the wrong person

 

I believe Dreamspark is a program for students.

[Benergy]

22 minutes ago, Danielh90 said:

Why does window server 2012 cost so much it is just a host built for servers and little more features then the client os. 

Dreamspark access is generally given through Universities; Microsoft gives all of their software free to students. It's a website you go on, log in using your academic email/login, get a license key, and download the software, simple as that 

 

The only reason really to use Windows Server is for use as a domain controller, almost everything else can be added as an optional package to W10.

Edit: It also has some really nice graphical setup wizards for setting up different services for the inexperienced 

[titan384]

3 minutes ago, Benergy said:

Dreamspark access is generally given through Universities; Microsoft gives all of their software free to students.

 

The only reason really to use Windows Server is for use as a domain controller, almost everything else can be added as an optional package to W10.

Edit: It also has some really nice graphical setup wizards for setting up different services for the inexperienced 

Yes. it is for students who are enrolled in a university who has some sort of agreement with Microsoft. So basically windows server 2012 has all desktop features built in just you need to enable it from the server manager. It is called Windows desktop environment (or similar). I use the server os as it is the only real os option you get for free. All the softwares i use are either sudent versions or free/open source.

[Benergy]

Just now, titan384 said:

Yes. it is for students who are enrolled in a university who has some sort of agreement with Microsoft. So basically windows server 2012 has all desktop features built in just you need to enable it from the server manager. It is called Windows desktop environment (or similar). I use the server os as it is the only real os option you get for free. All the softwares i use are either sudent versions or free/open source.

My Dreamspark has all MS OS' for free, currently running W10 Pro with Server 2012 in a VM.

In my uni I think it's only CS/SE students who have access to it though.