System Requirements for Windows Server 2012 Essentials
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU socket | 1.4 GHz (64-bit processor) or faster for single core 1.3 GHz (64-bit processor) or faster for multi-core | 3.1 GHz (64-bit processor) or faster multi-core |
| Memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 8 GB |
| Hard disks and available storage space | 160 GB hard disk with a 60 GB system partition |