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Windows Server 2008 R2

Designed to power the next generation of networks, applications, and Web services, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008 operating systems help you develop, deliver, and manage rich user experiences and applications, provide a highly secure network infrastructure, and increase technological efficiency within your organization. More about Windows Server 2008 R2...

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    • Changes in Functionality from Windows Server 2008 to Windows Server 2008 R2
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 Product Information
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 Editions Overview
    • Evaluate Windows Server 2008

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    • Computer Hardware and Windows Server 2008 R2
    • Computer Hardware and Windows Server 2008
    • Windows Server Catalog of Supported Applications
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 Upgrade Paths

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    • Get Started with Windows Server 2008 R2
    • Deploy Windows Server 2008 R2
    • Deploy Windows Server 2008
    • Deploying a Server Core installation: Overview

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    Operate

    • Manage and Operate Windows Server 2008
    • Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services Operations Guide
    • Active Directory Domain Services Operations Guide
    • BitLocker Drive Encryption Operations Guide: Recovering Encrypted Volumes with AD DS

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    Support

    • Troubleshooting "The RPC server is unavailable" errors
    • Recommended hotfixes and updates for Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Failover Clusters
    • Virtual machines on Windows Server 2008 R2 may lose network connectivity when there is heavy outgoing network traffic

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Server Roles and Technologies for Windows Server 2008 R2

  • Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)
  • Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
  • Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS)
  • Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services (AD LDS)
  • Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS)
  • Application Server
  • BranchCache
  • DHCP Server
  • DNS Server
  • Fax Server
  • File and Storage Services
  • Group Policy
  • Hyper-V
  • Network Policy and Access Services
  • Networking and Access Technologies
  • Print Services
  • Remote Desktop Services (Windows Server 2008 R2)
  • Security and Protection
  • Streaming Media Services
  • Terminal Services (Windows Server 2008)
  • UDDI Services (not included in Windows Server 2008 R2)
  • Web Server (IIS)
  • Windows Deployment Services
  • Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
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Essential Downloads

  • Download Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1 Evaluation Resources
  • Service Pack 2 for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
  • Microsoft Assessment and Planning for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Hyper-V
  • Infrastructure Planning and Design Guides for Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Hyper-V Update for Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition
  • TechNet Subscriber Downloads for Windows Server 2008 R2

Featured Resources

  • Service Pack 1 for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 Supported Applications
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 Upgrade Paths
  • Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.6
  • Windows Deployment Services for Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Migrating Server Roles to Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Troubleshoot: Best Practices Analyzer
  • Troubleshoot: Events and Errors
  • Emergency Management Resources for Windows Server

Learning Tools

  • "How Do I?" Videos
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 Virtual Labs
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 Technical Documentation
  • Window Server Certification

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