Windows Server 2003 R2 Trial Software--Step 1: View Trial OptionsPublished: April 5, 2006 | Updated: November 7, 2006 On This Page | |
Trial Comparison
| Product | Edition Benefits | Trial Format | Special Requirements |
Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition (32-bit) | High-availability with 8-node clustering Reduces WAN traffic and cost through cross-file replication Increases efficiency with new licensing that includes four virtual instances
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Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise x64 Edition (64-bit) | | Download
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Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems (64-bit) | Highest Scalability on Windows Platform Mission-critical reliability Availability and serviceability
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System Requirements
| Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition |
| Component | Requirement |
Computer and processor | 133-MHz processor required; 550-MHz recommended; up to eight processors supported on one server |
Memory | 128 MB of RAM minimum required; 256 MB or more recommended; 64 GB maximum |
Hard disk | 1.25 to 2 GB of available hard disk space |
Drive | CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive |
Display | VGA or hardware that supports console redirection required; Super VGA supporting 800 x 600 or higher-resolution monitor recommended |
| Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise x64 Edition |
| Component | Requirement |
Minimum CPU | x64 architecture-based computer with Intel 64-bit Xeon, 64-bit Pentium, AMD Opteron, AMD Athlon 64, or compatible processor (Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise x64 Edition, supports up to eight CPUs on one server). |
Minimum RAM | 512 MB |
Multiprocessor Support | Up to 8 |
Minimum Disk Space for Setup | 4 GB |
| Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems* |
| Component | Requirement |
Minimum CPU Speed | 733 MHz |
Recommended Minimum CPU Speed | 733 MHz |
Minimum RAM | 128 MB |
Recommended Minimum RAM | 256 MB |
Maximum RAM | 1 TB |
Multiprocessor Support | Up to 8 |
Disk Space for Setup | 2.0 GB |
*You must have a DVD drive to be able to install this version of the product in your environment. Please note that there is no R2 version of Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems; the R2 release only applies to workloads that are not applicable to the target environments for Windows on Itanium-based systems.
Go to Step 2: Register for your software trial.
Downloading the Trial Software
After you have completed the download registration process, you will receive an e-mail message with a link to the download page. On the download page, you will see the version of the software that you requested to download along with a link to the downloadable files and a product key for that software. The files will be in ISO format and must be burned to CDs or DVD before you can install the software on your computer.
The download files are large—between 550 and 700 megabytes for the first CD, depending on the version you choose, and between 122 and 167 megabytes for the second CD—so the download may take considerable time to complete. Microsoft recommends that you have broadband, ADSL, or some other high-speed Internet connection to attempt this download.
Go to Step 2: Register for your software trial.
Download a pre-configured version of Windows Server 2003 R2 in a VHD for evaluation
You can now get a free 30-day trial version of Windows Sever 2003 R2 pre-installed and pre-configured in a VHD. Click here to access the VHD catalog with the Windows Server evaluation VHD.
The VHDs in the catalog is currently available in English only.
Product Activation
If you register to download the trial software, you will be provided with a product key when you receive the link for the download. Product activation can be completed online or by telephone within 14 days of installation and is required for continued use of the software. Detailed instructions and Microsoft's privacy statement are displayed during the installation of the product.
Go to Step 2: Register for your software trial.