Windows Server 2012 makes it as straightforward to manage an entire network as a single server, giving you the reliability and scalability of multiple servers at a lower cost. Automatic rerouting around storage, server, and network failures enables file services to remain online with minimal noticeable downtime. Plus Windows Server 2012 – together with System Center 2012 SP1 – provides an end-to-end Software Defined Networking solution across public, private, and hybrid cloud implementations.