The Microsoft website is mostly geared for corporates, so how does a home user get a copy of Windows Server R2?
I want to use it for Sharepoint 2010 Foundation self training as I am interested in learning more about multi tenancy.
Is there a cost effective way I can achieve this?
Welcome to the Windows 7 forums Jnevans.
Microsoft has a trial version of server 2008r2 at
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
that page should give you a start, Also you can buy windows home server
which might do what you need.
Rich
The trial version is your cheapest way to do it. The trial software runs for either 90 or 180 days, i forget which. At the end of that period, you can simply reinstall it.
The second option would be to invest in a technet subscription. This would cost you $199 for a year, but you get keys and software downloads for tons of stuff (all windows clients (xp, vista, 7) and all versions (standard, pro, ultimate), and you get office (2007/2010) and you get the server software (server 2003/2008/SQL/Exchange). It's an absolute bargain for the price.
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