Windows Server 2012 vs CentOS : Which is Better?

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Windows Server 2012

Windows Server 2012, codenamed "Windows Server 8" is the sixth release of Windows Server. Developed by Microsoft

License: Commercial

Categories: OS & Utilities

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CentOS

CentOS is a Linux distribution that attempts to provide a free, enterprise-class, community-supported computing platform. Developed by The CentOS Project

License: Open Source

Categories: OS & Utilities

Apps available for Linux

Windows Server 2012 VS CentOS Feature comparision

Feature Windows Server 2012 CentOS
Active Directory integration
Data deduplication
Operating system
Virtualization
Shell integration
Linux-based
Customizable
Rolling release
Linux
ARM support
Gateway
Email Server
File sharing
Remote desktop
Database
Active Directory authentication
DHCP Server
DNS management
Single Sign-On
Unix-like
Based on Debian
OTA Updates
Package Manager
Stability
Arch User Repository
Lightweight
Adware
An in-built GUI
Onedrive integration
Key rebinding
Multiple languages
macOS-like
Flatpak
Out Of The Box
App center
Windows XP Compatibility
Run Windows software
Nt kernel
Geeky
Package Control
Kde support
Community based
Security focused
Security & Privacy
Container virtualization
Domain isolation
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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