Windows Server 2008 R2 (Installed in VM)

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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. :)
 

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My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavilion a4302f
OS
Win 7 Pro x64, VM Win XP, Win7 Pro Sandbox, Kubuntu 11
CPU
AMD Athlon(tm) II X4 640 @ 3.0 Gbz
Memory
12GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x4GB, 2x2GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 4350 HD Graphics/Audio with 512MB
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
1. Dell 23" SP2307, 2. Mitsublishi 40" HDTV, Hannspree 25"
Screen Resolution
1. 2048x1152, 2. 1920-1080, 3. 1920x1200
Hard Drives
Int: 1 120 Gig SSD i
1 - 2.5" 500 USB External HDD
1 -1 Tb USB External HDD
Case
Mid Tower
Cooling
Standard Fans - 5 fans (very quiet)
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless 2000
Mouse
Microsoft Wireless Mouse 5000
Internet Speed
10 Mbit (realistically 500 Kbit - 1.2 Mbit)
Other Info
Speakers - Bose Desktop (Excellent Sound)
1 external CD|DVD\Blue-ray Recorders/Players (Sony)
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. :)
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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 :D
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom PC
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Core i5 2500K @ 4.6Ghz
Motherboard
ASRock P67 Extreme4 Gen3
Memory
G.SKILL 16GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
eVGA GeForce 465GTX
Sound Card
Creative X-Fi Fatality
Monitor(s) Displays
Dual Acer 22" Widescreens
Screen Resolution
3360 X 1050
Hard Drives
1 x Corsair 120GB SSD
2 x 320GB Seagate 7200rpm
RAID 0
PSU
Thermaltake 850 TruPower
Case
Corsair 600T
Cooling
Corsair Hydro Series H70
Mouse
Logitech MX518 Gaming mouse
Internet Speed
Road Runner Turbo 30Mbs
Lee said:
You must have a TechNet account.
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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.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Too many to list.
OS
XP, Seven, 2008R2
CPU
AMD, Intel, VIA
Motherboard
Various
Memory
Corsair, Kingston, etc.
Graphics Card(s)
ATI, NVIDIA
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung
Hard Drives
Maxtor, Western Digital
Keyboard
qwerty
Internet Speed
22 Mb/s @ home, 1 Gb/s @ server
Other Info
All of my systems still run fastest on XP 32-bit for the most part. Win7 is fun to play with, but I still prefer XP for raw speed, security, and functionality.
sup3rsprt said:
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.
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TechNet is not free; it's a paid subscription service.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
* BFK Customs *
OS
W 7 64-bit Ultimate
CPU
Intel Q9550 Yorkfield
Motherboard
ASUS P5Q Pro
Memory
8GB Dominator 8500C5D
Graphics Card(s)
ATI : XFX 5870
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio 7-1
Monitor(s) Displays
1x 47" LCD HDMI & 3x 26" LCD HDMI
Screen Resolution
1920x1080P & 1920x1200
Hard Drives
1x 80GB Intel X25-M G2 SSD : 1x 500GB & 1x 640GB WD Caviar Black(s)
PSU
Corsair 620HX
Case
Cooler Master RC-690
Cooling
Tuniq Tower 120, 2x 140mm and 3x 120mm case fans
Keyboard
Microsoft 500
Mouse
Razer Diamondback 3G
Internet Speed
14 Mb/s
Other Info
1x Koutech 3Gb/s SATA HDD Hot Swap Rack
OK. Then unless something has changed, you don't need a Technet account to get Server 2008 R2 directly from Microsoft.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Too many to list.
OS
XP, Seven, 2008R2
CPU
AMD, Intel, VIA
Motherboard
Various
Memory
Corsair, Kingston, etc.
Graphics Card(s)
ATI, NVIDIA
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung
Hard Drives
Maxtor, Western Digital
Keyboard
qwerty
Internet Speed
22 Mb/s @ home, 1 Gb/s @ server
Other Info
All of my systems still run fastest on XP 32-bit for the most part. Win7 is fun to play with, but I still prefer XP for raw speed, security, and functionality.

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
* BFK Customs *
OS
W 7 64-bit Ultimate
CPU
Intel Q9550 Yorkfield
Motherboard
ASUS P5Q Pro
Memory
8GB Dominator 8500C5D
Graphics Card(s)
ATI : XFX 5870
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio 7-1
Monitor(s) Displays
1x 47" LCD HDMI & 3x 26" LCD HDMI
Screen Resolution
1920x1080P & 1920x1200
Hard Drives
1x 80GB Intel X25-M G2 SSD : 1x 500GB & 1x 640GB WD Caviar Black(s)
PSU
Corsair 620HX
Case
Cooler Master RC-690
Cooling
Tuniq Tower 120, 2x 140mm and 3x 120mm case fans
Keyboard
Microsoft 500
Mouse
Razer Diamondback 3G
Internet Speed
14 Mb/s
Other Info
1x Koutech 3Gb/s SATA HDD Hot Swap Rack
In my experience the evaluation copies of Server have always been just as good as the real deal. ;)
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Too many to list.
OS
XP, Seven, 2008R2
CPU
AMD, Intel, VIA
Motherboard
Various
Memory
Corsair, Kingston, etc.
Graphics Card(s)
ATI, NVIDIA
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung
Hard Drives
Maxtor, Western Digital
Keyboard
qwerty
Internet Speed
22 Mb/s @ home, 1 Gb/s @ server
Other Info
All of my systems still run fastest on XP 32-bit for the most part. Win7 is fun to play with, but I still prefer XP for raw speed, security, and functionality.
is Server 2008 based on Vista or 7? I'm guessing Vista
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
custom built
OS
Windows 7 RC 64bit
CPU
amd
Motherboard
msi
Memory
2gb
Graphics Card(s)
nvidia
Sound Card
audigy 2 zs
Monitor(s) Displays
21" lcd widescreen
Hard Drives
300gb in 3 partitions (1 for winxp, 1 for win7-64, and 1 for data)
Keyboard
old HP
Mouse
5 button
Internet Speed
cable
Other Info
xpmode installed and working :)
dualbooting with xp pro on same hdd
Just installed Windows Server R2 in VMware also. Went fairly smooth considering i have no idea what i was doing :confused:.
Never setup a server before but that's evaluation if for - learning.

@s0me0ne It sure looks like Win7 with out areo.
Ken
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Optiplex 980
OS
Win7 x64 Ultimate SP1
CPU
Intel i7-2600
Memory
8 Gig
Graphics Card(s)
Geforce gt 520
Monitor(s) Displays
LG & Acer
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Internet Speed
Fios 45/35
Other Info
Windows Home Server
Lee said:
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You must have a TechNet account.

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Umm...if you have a technet account you already have Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 RTM - with keys.

I mean, it 's how I got both - by buying a technet account.

s0me0ne said:
is Server 2008 based on Vista or 7? I'm guessing Vista
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ken9122 said:
Just installed Windows Server R2 in VMware also. Went fairly smooth considering i have no idea what i was doing :confused:.
Never setup a server before but that's evaluation if for - learning.

@s0me0ne It sure looks like Win7 with out areo.
Ken
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Server 2008 was based upon the Vista kernel / OS.

Server 2008 R2 is based upon the W7 kernel / OS.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    The Beast Model A (homebrew)
    OS
    Windows 11 21H2 Current build
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
    Motherboard
    MSI MEG X570 GODLIKE
    Memory
    4 * 32 GB - Corsair Vengeance 3600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti XC3 ULTRA GAMING (12G-P5-3955-KR)
    Sound Card
    Realtek® ALC1220 Codec
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2x Eve Spectrum ES07D03 4K Gaming Monitor (Matte) | Eve Spec
    Screen Resolution
    3x 3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    3x Samsung 980 Pro NVMe PCIe 4 M.2 2 TB SSD (MZ-V8P2T0B/AM) } 3x Sabrent Rocket NVMe 4.0 1 TB SSD
    PSU
    PC Power & Cooling’s Silencer Series 1050 Watt, 80 Plus Plat
    Case
    Fractal Design Define 7 XL Dark ATX Full Tower Case
    Cooling
    SteelSeries Apex Pro Wired Gaming Keyboard
    Keyboard
    SteelSeries Apex Pro
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3S | MX Master 3 for business
    Internet Speed
    AT&T LightSpeed Gigabit Duplex Ftth
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender + MB 3
    Browser
    Nightly (default) + Firefox (stable),Chrome, Edge
  • Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model Number
    Dell Latitude E5470
    OS
    ChromeOS Flex Dev Channel (current)
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6300U CPU @ 2.40GHz, 2501 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s)
    Motherboard
    Dell
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel(R) HD Graphics 520
    Sound Card
    Intel(R) HD Graphics 520 + RealTek Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell laptop display 15"
    Screen Resolution
    1920 * 1080
    Hard Drives
    Toshiba 128GB M.2 22300 drive
    INTEL Cherryville 520 Series SSDSC2CW180A 180 GB SATA III SSD
    PSU
    Dell
    Case
    Dell
    Cooling
    Dell
    Keyboard
    Dell
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3S (shared w. Sys 1) | Dell TouchPad
    Internet Speed
    AT&T LightSpeed Gigabit Duplex Ftth
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