In sql server 2012 or 2014 which one is best for production enviornment

Dear All,
right now we are using sql server 2008 r2 we want to upgrade our production  servers to latest versions.
i wnat to know which one is best in sql server 2012 & 2014.
Thanks in Advance!!!

Dear All,
right now we are using sql server 2008 r2 we want to upgrade our production  servers to latest versions.
i wnat to know which one is best in sql server 2012 & 2014.
Thanks in Advance!!!
I will not qualify it as best. Best depends on your requirement. 2008 r2 is much cheaper than SS2012 and SS2014. First make sure what all features you need in your new environment. Please read below link for features supported by various editions of SQL
server
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc645993.aspx
If you think 2012/2014 fits in your requirement well then go ahead.
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