Get started with windows foundation server

hi,
I see that you can't buy the foundation server software alone . you can only buy it when you buy the brand hardware for it is this true?
2-in which situation is beter to use windows foundation server 2012  and in which situation is beter to use windows essential server 2012 ?very short explanation or a little example is enough!
thanks
johan
h.david

Hi  Johan ,
The first question :Windows Server 2012 Foundation is for OEM only .We can’t buy it alone .
The second question :
     1. Essentials
Essentials edition is ideal for small businesses that have up to 25 users and want to have a simpler, pre-configured connection to cloud-based services. This edition enables you to run a single virtual
instance of Essentials. The licensing for Essentials will continue to be a server license for a two processor server that does not require CALs.
     2. Foundation
Foundation edition is ideal for small businesses that have up to 15 users and want a general purpose server. The licensing for Foundation has not changed; it continues to be a server license for a one-processor
server that does not require CALs and is sold only through OEM (original equipment manufacturer).
Here is the guide for choosing and buying :
Windows Server 2012 R2 :
http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/about-licensing/windowsserver2012-r2.aspx#tab=2
Here is the detailed comparison of different editions :
Window Server 2012 Products and Editions Comparison :
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=38809
Best Regards,
Leo
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