HDS supports Windows Server 2012

Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) has announced broad support for Microsoft Windows Server 2012. Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform (VSP), Hitachi Unified Storage (HUS), and Hitachi Compute Blade are now fully certified with full support for the Windows Server 2012 operating system.

Jim Beckman, Vice-President, Alliances, Hitachi Data Systems, said, “With leading information technology solutions from HDS and Microsoft Windows Server 2012, customers can now host and manage Microsoft application deployments in an always-on environment. Our customers have already started deploying Windows Server 2012 in their production IT environments with plans for large-scale deployments for their Microsoft Windows and Linux applications.”

“We are excited about Hitachi Data Systems support of Windows Server 2012 for enterprise customers. We expect that HDS expertise and reliability will help our customers realize demonstrable value from deploying Windows Server 2012,” said Mike Schutz, General Manager, Product Marketing, Windows Server and Tools, Microsoft Corporation.