Processor Minimum: 1.4 GHz (x64 processor) Note: An Intel Itanium 2 processor is required for Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems
Memory
Minimum: 512 MB RAM Maximum: 8 GB (Foundation) or 32 GB (Standard) or 2 TB (Enterprise, Datacenter, and Itanium-Based Systems)
Disk Space Requirements Minimum: 32 GB or greater Foundation: 10 GB or greater Note: Computers with more than 16 GB of RAM will require more disk space for paging, hibernation, and dump files
Display Super VGA (800 × 600) or higher resolution monitor
Other DVD Drive, Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse (or compatible pointing device), Internet access (fees may apply)
Notes: You need to be a bit of a geek to get this working as you would like on a home PC. This won't run quite like a home edition of windows 7 stright after install, but you can configure it for areo, games etc. and run it as a "Pro+" version fo Windows 7 with extra benifits. Very useful for a PC you use as a server as it supports multiple remote conections, RAID 5 etc.
Here is a comparison of Winnows 7 and server 2008... guesd what - they are the same core code:
More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Server_2008_R2 Wikipedia said: Windows Server 2008 R2 is a server operating system produced by Microsoft. It is to be released on October 22, 2009.[2] According to the Windows Server Team blog, the retail availability is September 14, 2009.[3] It is built on Windows NT 6.1, the same core operating system used with the end-user oriented Windows 7. It is the first 64-bit only Operating System release from Microsoft.]Windows Server 2008 R2 is a server operating system produced by Microsoft. It is to be released on October 22, 2009.[2] According to the Windows Server Team blog, the retail availability is September 14, 2009.[3] It is built on Windows NT 6.1, the same core operating system used with the end-user oriented Windows 7. It is the first 64-bit only Operating System release from Microsoft.
Yes it is Server 2008r2. But guess what, it uses the same core as windows 7.... As one of my links show you can with a little bit of work make it function exactly like windows 7 (pro).
Actually the OP is correct...Windows Server 2008 R2 is the server version of Windows7 and is only being distributed as 64-bit...no more 32-bit incarnations.
I have Windows 2008 installed on my desktop pc. It is true that is very functional and usable. However, consider the extra costs involved when installing a server class OS. One needs a new anti-virus (probably enterprise or server class) program, new utility programs, firewall program, and new drivers to start out. Many desktop versions of various software packages, like security type applications, may not work on a server class OS. Another problem, as a previous poster stated, is that Windows 2008 Server runs with a great deal of security processes that are not found in a desktop OS. However, it is not too difficult to overcome these issues and enjoy a free server OS.
Can you run games and everything on this version? I mostly use a mac for day to day but I have a PC that I use for things like games and some windoes applications.
nyniko
Senior Member
posted: Oct. 20, 2009 @ 9:51a
efficacyman said: jbjacobson said: could someone who has done this already describe what happens once you enter your info and .edu e-mail address and hit "verify"?
It sends you an email with a verification code that you then enter into the website. Thanks OP!
"DreamSpark software is exclusively offered to currently-enrolled students. If you are not a student, please assess our professional developer offerings at MSDN. If you continue through this verification, and are not a student, you will be in violation of the licensing terms of the DreamSpark software.
Please provide information that we can use to verify your enrollment status as a student. Your Name, Date of birth and School provided .edu email address are required for verifying your enrollment status. The information provided is not saved by Microsoft."
It kinda sounds like that all M$ will do is check you have an email ending in .EDU, which many people, including alumni, have. However, technically its only for enrolled students. So make your own decision
sieuxayda21 said: Anyone knows why there are 2 download buttons, but seems to download the same file as I click. The file size is 2.79GB. Is this correct?
The formatting is off. One is to download via their download manager, one is a more direct link (which you can redirect to a manager like dTa)
nemi_amd said: zoym said: it's windows 2008 r2, not win7. pls...
Yes it is Server 2008r2. But guess what, it uses the same core as windows 7.... As one of my links show you can with a little bit of work make it function exactly like windows 7 (pro).
Your title seems like it's intentionally misleading.
The title should be more like
"Windows Server 2008 R2 ( Windows 7 core ) free for .EDU students + other software"
Unbelieevable
Addicted Member
posted: Oct. 20, 2009 @ 11:07a
silentbob007 said: I got my verification almost instantly. FYI.
Don't really have any use for Server 2008 at this point (still using Server 2003 on my server boxes), but I'll get it just in case. I'm sure once I upgrade all my computers to Win7 I may end up using it.
I've been using Server 2008 (64-bit) for the past 2 months. It's a tremendous improvement. Even when it has errors adding on to an existing domain, they are verbose and helpful, which is a huge turn-around from the previous server editions. The machines running this have been up and are very stable. I'm impressed, and this is coming from a mostly-linux guy.
squinky86 said: I've been using Server 2008 (64-bit) for the past 2 months. It's a tremendous improvement. Even when it has errors adding on to an existing domain, they are verbose and helpful, which is a huge turn-around from the previous server editions. The machines running this have been up and are very stable. I'm impressed, and this is coming from a mostly-linux guy.
One catch I can see is that Windows 7 server does not Homegroup support (for media sharing and streaming). Anyone know how to enable it?
These license keys are single-use, single activation. Once a single-use license key has been used to activate the downloaded software, the same key cannot be used again.
So, be sure your system is finalized before you activate, though I find it hard to believe that MS's outsourced activation operators would be sticklers for this, since they aren't for normal licenses. Also, take advantage of Server's generous period in which you don't have to activate: nominally 60 days, but a total of 180 days if you use MS's simple "rearm" technique (Bing it).
rseiler said: These license keys are single-use, single activation. Once a single-use license key has been used to activate the downloaded software, the same key cannot be used again.
So, be sure your system is finalized before you activate, though I find it hard to believe that MS's outsourced activation operators would be sticklers for this, since they aren't for normal licenses. Also, take advantage of Server's generous period in which you don't have to activate: nominally 60 days, but a total of 180 days if you use MS's simple "rearm" technique (Bing it).
Good reminder.
I always do an image of the system after activation to an external HD.
computerguy7861 said: I have Windows 2008 installed on my desktop pc. It is true that is very functional and usable. However, consider the extra costs involved when installing a server class OS. One needs a new anti-virus (probably enterprise or server class) program, new utility programs, firewall program, and new drivers to start out. Many desktop versions of various software packages, like security type applications, may not work on a server class OS. Another problem, as a previous poster stated, is that Windows 2008 Server runs with a great deal of security processes that are not found in a desktop OS. However, it is not too difficult to overcome these issues and enjoy a free server OS.
The driver model is the same, Windows comes with a firewall, antivirus is stupid, and the only reason software that works on Vista won't work on 2k8 is that the programmers intentionally crippled with the intent that you buy an identical 'enterprise' version.
After all the customization, a server 2008R2 can behave like a Windows 7 except the windows media center function. I have been searching for ways to transplant media center to server 2008/2008R2 but not too much luck. If you are a student and don't need the media center part, server 2008R2 will probably suffice.
I don't have the exact language, but the license indicates that if Microsoft believes you have violated the agreement, they will only ask you to stop using (and destroy) the software. This is compared to the Ultimate Steal promotion where they reserve the right to make you pay the full retail price.
i "authenticated" instantly. MS redirected me to my school's secured login portal and as soon as I logged in, it sent me to the download page. I guess my school must be an active participant of this program.
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