can you setup server 2012 standard as 2012 essentials?

[munkle]

My school gives us server 2012 standard for free. I am wondering if it's possible to install it as 2012 essentials with the same features as essentials kind of like how win pro had every thing home had. Or are the features of server essentials not included in standard? (Features like full pc back up and the dashboard like whs 2011)

 

[ViRGE]

Essentials features are not included in Standard.

 

[Nothinman]

SBS/Essentails have always been specially licensed, you can't just "upgrade" Standard to either one because of the hacks MS did to get AD, Exchange, etc all on one box like they tell everyone else not to do.