微软在网站上发布了Windows Server 2012 SKU的版本

Edition Ideal for… High Level Feature Licensing Model Pricing Comparison Open NL (US$) Datacenter Highly virtualized Full Windows Processor + CAL* $4,809** private & hybrid Server functionality cloud environments with unlimited 　 virtual instances Standard Low density or non- Full Windows Processor + CAL* $882** virtualized Server functionality environments with two virtual 　 instances Essentials Small business Simpler interface, Server (25 User $425** environments pre-configured Account Limit) 　 connectivity to 　 　 cloud based services; no 　 　 virtualization rights 　 Foundation Economical general General purpose Server (15 User OEM Only purpose server server functionality Account Limit) 　 with no 　 　 virtualization rights