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Fri, Aug 14 2009 17:27 bradley

TechNet Plus Blog : Announcing :Windows Server 2008 R2 on TechNet Plus:

TechNet Plus Blog : Announcing :Windows Server 2008 R2 on TechNet Plus:
http://blogs.technet.com/technetplussubscriptions/archive/2009/08/14/announcing-windows-server-2008-r2-on-technet-plus.aspx

Today, at 10:00 Hrs PST, the first public release of Windows Server 2008 R2 bits will be made available to TechNet Plus Subscribers

Windows Server 2008 R2 is the latest version of the Windows Server operating system from Microsoft. Building on the features and capabilities of the Windows Server 2008 release version, Windows Server 2008 R2 allows you to create solution organizations that are easier to plan, deploy, and manage than previous versions of Windows Server.

Building upon the increased security, reliability, and performance provided by Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2 extends connectivity and control to local and remote resources. This means organizations can benefit from reduced costs and increased efficiencies gained through enhanced management and control over resources across the enterprise

Go ahead and start downloading the bits now!

 Regards,

Nitin Saxena

Senior Product Manager, techNet Plus

Microsoft Corporation.

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And before someone asks....So can you install this on top of SBS 2008?  Nope.

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# re: TechNet Plus Blog : Announcing :Windows Server 2008 R2 on TechNet Plus:

Saturday, August 15, 2009 3:31 PM by matt

Obviously you can't install 2008R2 on top of SBS, but with an SBS Premium installation, covered under Software Assurance, do we get the entitlement to upgrade the second "LOB" server to R2??

If we can, is there any reason not to?  If we can't why not?

Thanks!

# re: TechNet Plus Blog : Announcing :Windows Server 2008 R2 on TechNet Plus:

Saturday, August 15, 2009 3:38 PM by admin

No.  Remember SBS is a suite and thus the licensing is for SBS.

As SBS we are SA entitled to the next SBS, we're not entitled to the next Windows 2008 version.

# re: TechNet Plus Blog : Announcing :Windows Server 2008 R2 on TechNet Plus:

Sunday, August 16, 2009 3:49 PM by matt

Premium.  SBS premium.

You sure in your statement with regard to the second server?  Your answer is unclear.

# re: TechNet Plus Blog : Announcing :Windows Server 2008 R2 on TechNet Plus:

Sunday, August 16, 2009 3:57 PM by admin

Even with premium.  We're entitled to the next SBS premium, not the next Windows sku.