Introducing Windows Server 2012 – can be downloaded for free here.

This book provides the early, high-level information you need to begin preparing now for deployment and management of Window Server 2012. Below are the contents of this book:

Chapter 1: The business need for Windows Server 2012
The rationale behind cloud computing Making the transition
Technical requirements for successful cloud computing
Four ways Windows Server 2012 delivers value for cloud computing Foundation for building your private cloud

Chapter 2: Foundation for building your private cloud

A complete virtualization platform
Increase scalability and performance Business continuity for virtualized workloads

Chapter 3: Highly available, easy-to-manage multi-server platform
Continuous availability
Cost efficiency
Management efficiency

Chapter 4: Deploy web applications on premises and in the cloud
Scalable and elastic web platform
Support for open standards

Chapter 5: Enabling the modern workstyle
Access virtually anywhere, from any device
Full Windows experience
Enhanced security and compliance

To learn more about the latest news on Windows Server 2012 and download the Windows Server 2012 release candidate edition here.