Windows Server 2008 R2 (Installed in VM)

Have setup Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 in VMWare Workstation 6.5.3 today, here is some info so far:

Install time - This is from start to finish (setting up the server along with four computers (destops), and three laptops,)) 53 minutes

Network: Nat

GUI - Windows 7 Classic mode (when running inside VM it will only come up in Classic mode.

Setting up of HDD and sharing folders

Thinking of running it as my OS until Win 7 hits the streets.

In the first picture you will see that it has been activated with 180 days; no key required, however, they do request you keep them up-to-date with any problems, or just let them know that everything is running smoothly.

You must have a TechNet account.

The second pictures shows the Network along with shared folders. :)

Lee said:

Have setup Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 in VMWare Workstation 6.5.3 today, here is some info so far:

Install time - This is from start to finish (setting up the server along with four computers (destops), and three laptops,)) 53 minutes

Network: Nat

GUI - Windows 7 Classic mode (when running inside VM it will only come up in Classic mode.

Setting up of HDD and sharing folders

Thinking of running it as my OS until Win 7 hits the streets.

In the first picture you will see that it has been activated with 180 days; no key required, however, they do request you keep them up-to-date with any problems, or just let them know that everything is running smoothly.

You must have a TechNet account.

The second pictures shows the Network along with shared folders. :)

Running 2008 R2 on my main server and it's a nice improvement over 2008. And for those curious, you can install it from a flashdrive by following the same instructions as Win7

Lee said:

You must have a TechNet account.

Technet must be free right? Because I downloaded this the other day and all I have is a Hotmail/Live account. Maybe I signed up for Technet and didn't even realize it.

OK. Then unless something has changed, you don't need a Technet account to get Server 2008 R2 directly from Microsoft.

In my experience the evaluation copies of Server have always been just as good as the real deal.

is Server 2008 based on Vista or 7? I'm guessing Vista