The version of Windows Server 2012r2 that can be recommended for the company is the Datacenter edition because of following reasons:
1. The company’s Marketing Department uses large amount of user database and so the Datacenter edition can support more users (approx. upto 1000 users).
2. The company also uses the databases from other catalogues sales companies and from internet. So therefore they will require large amount of user space which can be provided by Datacenter.
3. The company’s computer also operates very slowly as they are running out of the space. By using Datacenter the company will get more number of users and their computer will also not operate slowly. The server roles and features that would be recommended for the company are as follows:
1. Active Directory Domain Services: It stores directory data and …show more content…
Answer 3
Advantages of developing Web applications on an application server are:
1. Improved interoperability: Web based applications make it possible to rapidly integrate enterprise systems, and improves work flow.
2. Adaptable to increased workload: The capacity of web based applications can be increased by clustering or running the software on several servers simultaneously. As workload increases, new servers can be added to the system easily.
3. Web applications on application server ensures universal access, as every modern computer, laptop, tablet has a browser.
4. Managing, maintaining, and modifying applications is easier, since only the web application on the server-side needs to be updated.
5. Developing web applications is a low-cost and rapid process with more reusable components.
6. Security: Web applications are typically deployed on dedicated servers, which are monitored and maintained by experienced server