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Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008

Updated: February 15, 2012

Applies To: Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2

Welcome to the Windows Server® 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008 TechNet Library.

You have discovered the most comprehensive and up-to-date library for technical information about Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008. The content in this library is authored by the Windows Server Information Experience (WS iX) team. The WS iX team works directly with Windows Server software designers, developers, and testers in an effort to bring you the most technically accurate content about Windows Server that is available anywhere.

Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008 are the most advanced Windows Server operating systems yet, designed to power the next generation of networks, applications, and web services. With these operating systems you can develop, deliver, and manage rich user experiences and applications, provide a highly secure network infrastructure, and increase technological efficiency and value within your organization.

To find content for both Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008, browse using the sections provided below.

 

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Computer Hardware and Windows Server

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Service Pack Information for Windows Server

Learn more about Windows Server service packs with release notes, installation instructions, and other information.

Windows Server 2008 R2 Solutions

Learn how to deploy solutions by combining multiple Windows-based technologies or Microsoft products.

The following topics provide an introduction to Windows Server 2008 R2, including instructions on how to get started with and migrate to this release:

The following documentation identifies features and functionalities that were available in previous versions of the Windows and Windows Server operating systems that are no longer available in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.

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Is it necessary ?      larry03 ... bazikjan   |   Edit   |   Show History
Do I really need ws2008 R2 for a regular ole home computer?

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Reg: Windows sever license for SAP      kishore cherukumalla ... 22BE3BD9-7155-4FC9-BAE7-E36960C4460E   |   Edit   |   Show History

hi,

we are plaaned to Bulid the SAP systems on windows server. please let me know the licensing. Thanks.

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Server 2008      WW Morgan ... maniek76   |   Edit   |   Show History
I'm trying to set up a Pervasive SQL over a Domain. My current instruction do not match Server 2008. They have me going to the Control Panel (no problem), Administrative Tools (no problem) then Domain Controller Security Policy (problem). What is the 2008 chain to this location? Then they said go to Security Settings &;;gt; Local Policies &;;gt; User Rights Assignment and then adding Pervasive_admin. Can you assist? Thanks

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thanks comments      Doğançay Nakliyat ... Bu Benim   |   Edit   |   Show History
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http://www.dogancay.com.tr Ankara Nakliyat - Thank you for your comments.
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Installing Web Services for Dynamics GP 10.0      JoAnn S ... trish1247   |   Edit   |   Show History
I am trying to install Web Services for Dynamics GP 10.0 on Windows Server 2008 R2 and I get the following error message:$0 Your operating system does not meet the minimum requirements for Web Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP. The supported operating systems are Windows 2003 Server (STandard and Enterprise edition) Small Business 2003, and Windows Vista.$0 $0 How can I get this to install?$0 $0 $0[tfl - 24 02 10] Hi - and thanks for your post.You should post questions like this to the Technet Forums at http://forums.microsoft.com/technet or the MS Newsgroups at http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/. You are much more likely get a quick response using the forums than through the Community Content. For specific help about:
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Make lightweight the default view.      RobSavage ... Thomas Lee   |   Edit   |   Show History
Lightweight looks great!
Please make it the default view.
Thanks!
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permission setting      Ezhil Balachandran ... Thomas Lee   |   Edit   |   Show History
I want set permission for a file - 1. Edit that file and save it again but don't delete that file, How to set this condition.
I tried set "modify" mean, file being able to delete. I am also set advance setting "unchecked delete tab"&;;nbsp; then can't able to save that file. please tell how set permission for this condition.
plz sent me solution

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How to enable server to view in Netwok Places      Baburao Hatole ... Thomas Lee   |   Edit   |   Show History
Actually i have acees login to domain and i have access server manually from run \\server but i cant showing domain in my domain computer list.

How can i access it.

Now i am using windows server 2008 R2

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Cant access Server Manager in Server 2008 R2      Viraj.Tillu ... Thomas Lee   |   Edit   |   Show History

Hi.......! Can U Give me solution for my following Error ?


"An attempt was made to reference a token that does not exist. " This error occours whenever i click on Server manager. I m using Server 2008 R2 Standerd Edition as a DC. I cant open or view my server manager. Normally I cant access but Through Windows Powershell &;;amp;amp;amp; Command Prompt I can View or Modify Server manager.

Plz help me.....

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plz help me , how can i install windows server 2008 for 5 new servers ??      beeeeeeeeb ... Thomas Lee   |   Edit   |   Show History

Hi

My boss instructed me to build five new servers with windows server 2008 R2. this is the first time my organization will deploy windows server 2008 R2.Also my boss want me to do this job quickly and efficiently. How can i do it?

thank u ...

NAVEEN: do you have a WDS server.


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please help me      Daniel Sambrano ... Thomas Lee   |   Edit   |   Show History
Hi i am running win xp sp3 and every time its starts after about five mins it shuts down please help me





is this a Laptop or desktop?
If this is a laptop it might be overheating, try a cooling pad. need to be more specific on the type of machine when asking questions.

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PASSWORD      Chandhru ... Thomas Lee   |   Edit   |   Show History
how to view password reset details (ADDS)

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How to activate windows 2008 Server Standard without licensing keys      Backup Operations ... Thomas Lee   |   Edit   |   Show History
i have tried installing win2008 standard, but it asks for activation.

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Please Help me !      waqar555 ... ranialamia   |   Edit   |   Show History
Dear sir i am using windows server 2008 but when i enter password instead of logon its becomes logoff.plase send me a proper sloution on my following e mail address,
waqaronly4u@hotmail.com



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How can i download this for off-line viewing      Liby ... Esther Fan   |   Edit   |   Show History
How can i download this for off-line viewing


where is the link to download


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