http://www.linuxhorizon.ro/bonding.html
http://www.cyberciti.biz/howto/question/static/linux-ethernet-bonding-driver-howto.php#section_4
Default bonding mode: active-backup
The tools needed for NIC teaming under Windows is provided by the NIC manufacturer.
For Intel NICs, install the latest Intel drivers including the PROset utility and ANS (Advanced Network Services).
Windows Server 2012 now has NIC Teaming built-in as opposed to being provided by NIC vendors.
NIC Teaming Overview: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh831648.aspx
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/jj149029.aspx