Windows Server 2012 Alternatives

Windows Server 2012 is described as 'Codenamed "Windows Server 8", is the sixth release of Windows Server. It is the server version of Windows 8 and succeeds Windows Server 2008 R2. Two pre-release versions, a developer preview and a beta version, were released during development' and is a operating system in the network & admin category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Windows Server 2012 for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Windows, SaaS and Web-based apps. The best Windows Server 2012 alternative is Gentoo, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Windows Server 2012 are CentOS, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Rocky Linux and Ubuntu Server.

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  1. Amahi Home Server icon

    Amahi Home Server

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    The Amahi Home Server is designed for home and small office environments where the technical support staff do not want the job!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    The Amahi dashboards "Storage" tab allows you to view the temperatures of your hard-drives (that is if they have that ability) and also how much used and free space that drive has. Can show unlimited amount of drives.
     
  2. Amazon Linux 2 icon

    Amazon Linux 2

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    Amazon Linux 2 is a Linux operating system from Amazon Web Services (AWS). It provides a security-focused, stable, and high-performance execution environment to develop and run cloud applications. Amazon Linux 2 is provided at no additional charge.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Amazon Web Services
     
  4. Superb Mini Server icon

    Superb Mini Server

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    Superb Mini Server (SMS) is a Slackware-based server distribution with web, DNS, DHCP, file, print and fax servers, iptables firewall, mail server with spam filter and anti-virus scanner, and BitTorrent station.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  5. SambaBox icon

    SambaBox

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    SambaBox is an enterprise directory appliance with Web based management interface. SambaBox also offers integrated domain name (DNS), dynamic computer configuration (DHCP), certificate authority (CA), Microsoft Exchange compatible and also supports up to 2016 Functional Level...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    SambaBox screenshot 1
     
  7. Windows Server Essentials icon

    Windows Server Essentials

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    Windows Server Essentials (formerly Windows Small Business Server) is a flexible, affordable, and easy-to-use server solution designed and priced for small businesses with up to 25 users and 50 devices.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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