Windows Server 2012 vs ClearOS

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

Windows Server 2012 is a Network & Admin solution with tags like server, operating-system, virtualization, storage, networking, security, cloud-computing.

It boasts features such as Hyper-V virtualization, Storage Spaces, NIC teaming, IPAM, Powershell 3.0, Active Directory, Group Policy, DFS, Failover Clustering and pros including Built-in virtualization, Efficient storage management, Improved networking, Enhanced security, Powerful automation, Role-based access control, File replication, High availability.

On the other hand, ClearOS is a Network & Admin product tagged with firewall, vpn, mail-server, web-server, file-sharing.

Its standout features include Network Gateway, Firewall, VPN, Mail Server, Web Server, File Sharing, Intrusion Detection, Bandwidth Management, Anti-Virus & Anti-Spam, and it shines with pros like Open source and free, Easy web-based interface, Bundled services, Marketplace for add-ons, Community support.

Feature	Windows Server 2012	ClearOS
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Primary Category	Network & Admin	Network & Admin

Product Overview

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.

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.

Key Features Comparison

Windows Server 2012 Features

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

ClearOS Features

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

Pros & Cons Analysis

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

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

Pricing Comparison

Windows Server 2012

• Subscription-Based
• Custom Pricing

ClearOS

• Freemium
• Subscription-Based