Tulloch M., Perriman S., System Center Team. Introducing Microsoft System Center 2012 R2

Microsoft Press, 2013. — 163 p. — ISBN: 978-0-7356-8283-2.Get a head start evaluating System Center 2012 R2 – with technical insights from a Microsoft MVP and members of the System Center product team. This guide introduces new features and capabilities, with scenario-based advice on how the platform can meet the needs of your business. Get the high-level overview you need to begin preparing your deployment now.Preview new features and enhancements, including:
Virtual Machine Manager.
App Controller.
Configuration Manager.
Data Protection Manager.
Operations Manager.
Advisor.
Service Manager.
Orchestrator.Cloud computing.
System Center and the Cloud OS.Provisioning infrastructure.
Provisioning infrastructure with Virtual Machine Manager.
Provisioning self-service with App Controller.
Managing and maintaining with Configuration Manager.
Backup and recovery with Data Protection Manager.Implementing monitoring.
Real-time monitoring with Operations Manager.
Proactive monitoring with Advisor.Building private clouds.
Standardization with Service Manager.
Automation with Orchestrator.
Windows Azure Pack.