Windows Server 2008 R2 RTM arrives on MSDN and TechNet

    Windows Server 2008 R2 RTM arrives on MSDN and TechNet


    Posted: 14 Aug 2009
    Despite being leaked to torrent sites earlier, the Windows Server 2008 R2 RTM has finally arrived for MSDN and TechNet subscribers, as well as ISVs and IHVs. Build 7600 will be available to the public on October 22, 2009.

    Full Story: Windows Server 2008 R2 RTM arrives on MSDN and TechNet - Ars Technica
    Posted By: Slimy
    14 Aug 2009



  2. icedude
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    Windows 7 x64
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    Hmm is it only coming out in x64?
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  4. Night
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    Win 7 7600 x64
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    yup only 64bit just like win7 should have
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  5. septprince
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    Window 7 build 7600, Xp pro(VM)
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    icedude said:
    Hmm is it only coming out in x64?
    yes It is coming out in 64bit.

    Night said:
    yup only 64bit just like win7 should have
    Still many people uses 32 bit PC in all parts of the world. And Microsoft would have lost there Netbook software market share completely and some Pc software market shares, and cant afford it.
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  7. LFB
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    Windows7 Enterprise SP1 x64 (Technet)
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    Night said:
    yup only 64bit just like win7 should have
    Speak for yourself...


    ...and yes just verified my Technet account and is there... download from Akamai servers...

    Also with the Wave2 (August 14):
    All Windows 7 Client (x86 and x64) French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese
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  8. XGUNTHERC
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    Windows 7 Ultimate Edition x64
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    so if I was going to install this on a sever, should I get the Server 2008 R2 RTM, or just the Server 2008 with SP2 regular download from my technet account.

    is this R2 RTM the same as the 7 RTM, as in it's the final product and will be same as the GA version.
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  9. Slimy
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    Windows 7
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    Yes, the R2 release is what you want.
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  11. blackroseMD1
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    Windows 10 Tech Preview 9926 x64
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    XGUNTHERC said:

    is this R2 RTM the same as the 7 RTM, as in it's the final product and will be same as the GA version.
    Yes, this is the final version of 2008 R2. I would go ahead and throw it on to a server. I was using some of the earlier builds, and they were rock solid.
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  12. jimbo45
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    Linux CENTOS 7 / various Windows OS'es and servers
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    Hi guys
    already got it from technet and installed R2 version (Enterprise)
    Works a treat.

    Note however if you are using it as a HOME server and want to access it remotely you don't need any CAL licenses for up to 2 concurrent administrative sessions.

    1) ensure your user is in the ADMINISTRATORS GROUP
    2) start your remote session with the following switch
    mtsc.exe /admin

    If you don't do this you'll get a message License server can't be found 119 days of grace left (you get 120 so it counts down).

    I use W2008 server to run a load of VM's so I don't need any CAL licenses.
    RDP in admin mode is fine.

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