I am very comfortable to deploy this HFT potential quant platform on Windows Server 2012 vs Linux or Unix
Here are some benefits of the latest version of Windows Server 2012:
http://www.computerworlduk.com/slideshow/operating-systems/3382613/windows-server-2012s-best-worst-features/
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/02/01/windows_server_2012_reader_reaction/
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10-things/10-compelling-reasons-to-upgrade-to-windows-server-2012/
Some reviews:
http://www.zdnet.com/windows-server-2012-rtm-review-7000004213/
http://www.serverwatch.com/server-reviews/windows-server-2012-review-the-bottom-line.html
Windows Server still represents over 45% of the server market compared to Linux or Unix. This was from a recent Q4 report.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usage_share_of_operating_systems#Servers
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