Windows MultiPoint Server 2012 was never flashy, but it was a workhorse. For schools and small organizations facing tight budgets, it offered a reliable way to stretch hardware dollars without sacrificing the user experience.

Licensing for Windows MultiPoint Server 2012 is based on the number of concurrent user connections. Each user connection requires a separate license, and organizations can purchase licenses in increments of 5 or 10 users.

: A new tool specifically for non-administrators (like teachers) to monitor student desktops. It provides thumbnail views of all active stations, allowing the leader to block web access, project their own screen to students, or take remote control of a workstation.

A life-saver for public labs. This feature resets the system to a predefined state upon reboot. Any changes made by students—installed software, deleted files, configuration tweaks—are wiped clean. This dramatically reduces maintenance overhead.