Retail digital server licence
A precise Windows Server 2012 R2 package for a verified legacy requirement
Licence one physical server with up to 16 processor cores, run up to two Windows Server virtual machines and select the 10 Server CAL type that fits the way your organisation works.
- Retail licence
- 10 CALs included
- AU$400 inc GST
- 5–10 min email delivery
At a glance
Everything essential, stated clearly before checkout
No vague bundle language. These are the specific commercial terms supplied with this offer.
Physical coverage
One physical server with up to 16 processor cores.
Virtualisation rights
Up to two Windows Server virtual machines/OSEs under this offer.
10 Server CALs
Select either 10 User CALs or 10 Device CALs before purchase.
Fast digital delivery
Product key, download link or ISO access and guide emailed in 5–10 minutes after successful payment.
Make the right access choice
Choose your 10 CAL type by how people access the server
The included entitlement is one complete CAL type. It is not a mixed pack.
Choose 10 User CALs
Use User CALs when up to 10 licensed people need server access from multiple authorised devices—for example an office PC, laptop and remote device.
- Licensing follows the named user
- Useful when each person uses several devices
- Simple for individually assigned access
Choose 10 Device CALs
Use Device CALs when up to 10 licensed computers or terminals are shared by multiple people—for example reception, warehouse or shift-work stations.
- Licensing follows the authorised device
- Useful when several people share each station
- Practical for fixed-location access
Core capabilities
A proven server platform for controlled compatibility workloads
Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard includes the principal server roles and features used across business infrastructure, identity, storage and lightly virtualised environments.
- Active Directory Domain Services and Group Policy
- DNS, DHCP, file and print services
- Hyper-V virtualisation
- Internet Information Services
- Storage Spaces and data deduplication
- Failover clustering and network-management features
From checkout to activation
A straightforward digital fulfilment process
- 1
Select your CAL type
Choose 10 User CALs or 10 Device CALs in the product panel.
- 2
Complete payment
The displayed AU$400 price includes GST.
- 3
Check your email
Receive the product key, download link or ISO access and installation guide in 5–10 minutes after successful payment.
- 4
Install and activate
Follow the supplied guide and retain the order, key and CAL selection in your licence records.
Suitability check
Confirm the workload before you buy
A responsible fit when
- A documented application or appliance specifically requires Windows Server 2012 R2
- You are maintaining a controlled legacy environment with backup and migration plans
- You need a test, training or migration-staging environment for this operating-system version
- The deployment requires no more than two Windows Server VMs under this offer
Choose a newer release when
- You are building a new general-purpose production server
- You require current mainstream Microsoft support and modern security capabilities
- The workload will be internet-facing without documented compensating controls
- You need more than two Windows Server VMs or have not verified hardware and application compatibility
Installation baseline
Minimum system requirements
These are installation minimums, not recommended production capacity. Size the server for its roles, applications, storage, resilience and workload.
| Processor | 1.4 GHz, 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Memory | 512 MB RAM minimum; allocate more than 800 MB during virtual-machine setup |
| System partition | 32 GB minimum |
| Display | Super VGA 800 × 600 or higher |
| Architecture | x64-compatible server hardware or compatible virtual environment |
Practical post-purchase help
Installation and activation assistance for 30 days
Get help by email, live chat, phone or a remote connection that you approve. Assistance covers installation and activation, not server architecture, migration, networking, cybersecurity, application support or ongoing administration.
If the supplied licence fails to activate an eligible server after the instructions and reasonable troubleshooting are completed, Software Mart Australia will provide a full refund when the issue is reported within 30 days of purchase.
Questions answered
Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard FAQs
Is Windows Server 2012 R2 still supported by Microsoft?
Regular extended support ended on 10 October 2023. Microsoft’s final ESU year ends on 13 October 2026. Buy this product only for a verified legacy need.
How many servers and virtual machines does this offer cover?
One physical server with up to 16 processor cores and up to two Windows Server virtual machines/OSEs.
Are Server CALs included?
Yes. Select either 10 User CALs or 10 Device CALs before purchase. The included entitlement is one CAL type, not a mixture.
Are RDS CALs included?
No. Remote Desktop Services CALs are separate and must be purchased when your RDS deployment requires them.
What arrives by email?
The product key, a download link or ISO access and a step-by-step installation guide, normally within 5–10 minutes after successful payment.
What help is included?
Installation and activation assistance for 30 days by email, live chat, phone or a customer-approved remote connection.
Ready to proceed?
Verify the legacy requirement, then choose your CAL type above
Confirm hardware, applications, security controls and the correct access model before ordering.
