Windows Server 2012 Editions Editions

| Specifications | Foundation | Essentials | Standard | Datacenter_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remote Desktop Services limits | 50 Remote Desktop Services connections | Gateway only | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Virtualization rights | N/A | Either in 1 VM or 1 physical server, but not both at once | 2 VMs | Unlimited |
| DHCP role | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DNS server role | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fax server role | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| UDDI Services | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Print and Document Services | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Web Services (Internet Information Services) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Deployment Services | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Server Update Services | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Active Directory Rights Management Services | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |