Features in Windows Server 2012

In addition to the roles and role services, Windows Server 2012 also has the ability to add features. Features are typically supporting components that are independent of the server role but might provide support for a role or role service. For example, a domain controller is configured with the Active Directory Domain Services role. However, in some organizations, the domain controller will also serve as a Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) server. WINS is a feature in Windows Server 2012.

There are many different features in Windows Server 2012, including the following:

• .NET Framework 3.5.1

• .NET Framework 4.5

• Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS)

• BitLocker Drive Encryption

• BitLocker Network ...

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