Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2

Updated: May 6, 2009

Applies To: Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2

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

You have discovered the most comprehensive and up-to-date library for technical information about Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2. The content in this library is authored by the Windows Server User Assistance (UA) team. The Windows Server UA 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 and Windows Server 2008 R2 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.

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To find content for both Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2, 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 Featured Content

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.

Deprecated Features for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2

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Installing Web Services for Dynamics GP 10.0

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I am trying to install Web Services for Dynamics GP 10.0 on Windows Server 2008 R2 and I get the following error message:
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.

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