| Edition | Max Concurrent Users | Host Requirements | Target Use | |---------|----------------------|--------------------|-------------| | | 10 | Physical host only | Small labs, small business | | Premium | 20 | Physical or virtual (Hyper-V) | Larger labs, multiple rooms |
Mainstream support ended on October 9, 2018. Extended support officially ended on October 10, 2023 . Deployment Use Cases
Supports up to 22 simultaneous sessions , up to 4 TB of RAM, can be joined to a domain, and includes virtual desktop capabilities. multipoint server 2012
Windows MultiPoint Server 2012 is a shared-resource computing solution designed primarily for classroom settings, libraries, and small businesses to reduce equipment and maintenance costs. By allowing a single host computer to support multiple independent user stations simultaneously, it bridges the gap between traditional desktop computing and complex virtual desktop infrastructures (VDI). Core Architecture and Stations
: A new interface designed for non-IT professionals (like teachers) to monitor student activity through live thumbnails. It allows for blocking websites, launching applications, and projecting the teacher's screen to all students. | Edition | Max Concurrent Users | Host
A management tool designed for non-IT professionals (like teachers) to monitor and interact with user desktops in real-time.
At its heart, MultiPoint Server 2012 transforms one high-powered PC into a hub for several users. Each user receives a full "Windows 8 desktop experience," even though they are sharing the same underlying hardware. Users connect through three primary station types: It allows for blocking websites, launching applications, and
Microsoft discontinued MultiPoint Server as a standalone SKU after version 2012. Features were partially absorbed into: