Windows Server 2012 vs CoreOS : Which is Better?

Windows Server 2012 icon

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

Apps available for Windows

VS
VS
CoreOS icon

CoreOS

CoreOS is an open-source lightweight operating system based on the Linux kernel and designed for providing infrastructure to clustered deployments, while focusing on automation, ease. Developed by CoreOS, Inc

License: Free

Categories: OS & Utilities

Apps available for Linux

Windows Server 2012 VS CoreOS Feature comparision

Feature Windows Server 2012 CoreOS
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
Stability
Based on Debian
Windows-like
Ad-free
Out Of The Box
Based on Arch Linux
Arch User Repository
An in-built GUI
Key rebinding
Multiple languages
macOS-like
Flatpak
App center
Apps with Chromecast Support
Consistent UI
Lightweight
Based on Ubuntu
Kde support
Community based
Debian package compatible
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

Compare Windows Server 2012

vs
Compare Amahi Home Server and Windows Server 2012 and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare CentOS and Windows Server 2012 and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare ClearOS and Windows Server 2012 and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare Endian Firewall Community and Windows Server 2012 and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare Gentoo and Windows Server 2012 and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare NethServer and Windows Server 2012 and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare Red Hat and Windows Server 2012 and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare Ubuntu Server and Windows Server 2012 and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare Univention Corporate Server and Windows Server 2012 and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare Zentyal and Windows Server 2012 and decide which is most suitable for you.