Windows Server 2008 R2 builds on the award-winning foundation of Windows Server 2008, expanding existing technology and adding new features to enable IT professionals to increase the reliability and flexibility of their server infrastructures. New virtualization tools, Web resources, management enhancements, and exciting Windows 7 integration help save time, reduce costs, and provide a platform for a dynamic and efficiently managed data center.
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Powerful tools such as Internet Information Services (IIS) version 7.5, updated Server Manager and Hyper-V platforms and Windows PowerShell version 2.0 combine to give customers greater control, increased efficiency and the ability to react to front-line business needs faster than ever before.
For additional information, please visit the Windows Server 2008 R2 website.
To use Windows Server 2008 R2, you need:*
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Requirement
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Processor
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Minimum: 1.4 GHz (x64 processor)
Note: An Intel Itanium 2 processor is required for Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems
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Memory
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Minimum: 512 MB RAM
Maximum: 8 GB (Foundation) or 32 GB (Standard) or 2 TB (Enterprise, Datacenter, and Itanium-Based Systems)
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Disk Space Requirements
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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
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Display
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Super VGA (800 × 600) or higher resolution monitor
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Other
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DVD Drive, Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse (or compatible pointing device), Internet access (fees may apply)
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