Windows Server 2008 R2 editions are now available for download on the MSDN, TechNet and Microsoft licensing Web site. While Windows Server 2008 R2 reached the RTM milestone the same day as Windows 7 it has taken a back seat with Windows 7 RTM releasing first last week. Now that the initial download surge of Windows 7 has passed Windows Server 2008 R2 has be released for all subscribers and VL customers.
Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit Direct Download Links:
MSDN:
Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard, Enterprise, Datacenter, and Web
TechNet: Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard, Enterprise, Datacenter, and Web
Volume License Customers:
Windows Server Standard 2008 R2
Windows Server Enterprise 2008 R2
Windows Server DataCenter 2008 R2
For those of you that don't have a MSDN or TechNet subscription and are not a VL cusomter you can download a 180-day trial of Windows Server 2008 R2 below:
Windows Server 2008 R2 180-Day Trial
If you are looking for the 32-bit version you are out of luck. Windows Server 2008 R2 will not be released in 32-bit form. Time to buy a new server?
