New CSV Features in Windows Server 2012 R2

Learn the new features of cluster shared volumes (CSV) in Windows Server 2012 R2.

John Savill

November 23, 2013

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New CSV Features in Windows Server 2012 R2

Q: What features have been added to Cluster Shared Volumes (CSV) for Windows Server 2012 R2?

A: A number of features have been added to those supported with CSV in Windows Server 2012 R2. Specifically, check out the following features:

  • ReFS (remember, this is aimed primarily at archive-type data and not to be used for running virtual machines--VMs)

  • Storage Spaces using tiering and write-back cache

  • Storage Spaces using parity (including dual-parity)

  • Data deduplication

  • SQL Server 2014 support on Windows Server 2012 R2 CSV

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