ClearOS vs Windows Server 2012

Struggling to choose between ClearOS and Windows Server 2012? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

ClearOS is a Network & Admin solution with tags like firewall, vpn, mail-server, web-server, file-sharing.

It boasts features such as Network Gateway, Firewall, VPN, Mail Server, Web Server, File Sharing, Intrusion Detection, Bandwidth Management, Anti-Virus & Anti-Spam and pros including Open source and free, Easy web-based interface, Bundled services, Marketplace for add-ons, Community support.

On the other hand, Windows Server 2012 is a Network & Admin product tagged with server, operating-system, virtualization, storage, networking, security, cloud-computing.

Its standout features include Hyper-V virtualization, Storage Spaces, NIC teaming, IPAM, Powershell 3.0, Active Directory, Group Policy, DFS, Failover Clustering, and it shines with pros like Built-in virtualization, Efficient storage management, Improved networking, Enhanced security, Powerful automation, Role-based access control, File replication, High availability.

Feature	ClearOS	Windows Server 2012
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Network & Admin	Network & Admin

Product Overview

ClearOS

Description: ClearOS is an open source Linux distribution designed for small businesses and organizations. It functions as a network gateway and offers a web-based interface to administer network services like firewall, VPN, mail server, web server, file sharing, and more.

Windows Server 2012

Description: Windows Server 2012 is a server operating system released by Microsoft in 2012. It includes features for virtualization, storage, networking, security, and cloud computing. It aims to provide an efficient and flexible platform for running business applications and services.

Key Features Comparison

ClearOS Features

• Network Gateway
• Firewall
• VPN
• Mail Server
• Web Server
• File Sharing
• Intrusion Detection
• Bandwidth Management
• Anti-Virus & Anti-Spam

Windows Server 2012 Features

• Hyper-V virtualization
• Storage Spaces
• NIC teaming
• IPAM
• Powershell 3.0
• Active Directory
• Group Policy
• DFS
• Failover Clustering

Pros & Cons Analysis

ClearOS

Pros

• Open source and free
• Easy web-based interface
• Bundled services
• Marketplace for add-ons
• Community support

Cons

• Limited scalability
• Steep learning curve
• Lacks enterprise features
• Relies on plugins for functionality

Windows Server 2012

Pros

• Built-in virtualization
• Efficient storage management
• Improved networking
• Enhanced security
• Powerful automation
• Role-based access control
• File replication
• High availability

Cons

• Complex licensing
• Steep learning curve
• Expensive
• Frequent updates

Pricing Comparison

ClearOS

• Freemium
• Subscription-Based

Windows Server 2012

• Subscription-Based
• Custom Pricing