Windows Server 2008 R2
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Grow your business by helping your customers increase the reliability, flexibility, and efficiency of their server infrastructures. Windows Server 2008 R2 delivers new features that include advanced virtualization tools, web resources, management enhancements, and integration with exciting Windows 7 functionality.

Increase Your Sales Pipeline with Windows Server 2008 R2

More than 25 million small and midsize businesses around the world have at least two PCs:1

  • Of these small businesses, 63 percent do not have a server—they are ready for their first server.
  • Thirty-seven percent of the remaining businesses need to replace their old infrastructure—a great opportunity to sell them an updated server solution.

Worldwide, 1.5 million small and midsize businesses have two or more servers:2

  • Half of small businesses worldwide indicate that in the next three months, they intend to leverage technology to reduce costs, make processes more efficient, and improve employee productivity.3
  • Only 34 percent of midsize businesses with servers are using network management applications.4

What's New

 
Available for Download: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 
Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 is a combined service pack in a single installer.
End-of-Sales Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) .pdf 182 KB
Get answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Windows Server 2008 end of sales.
Windows Server 2008 End-of-Sales Overview .pptx 282 KB
Get information you need to start transitioning your customers to Windows Server 2008 R2.
Windows Server 2008 End-of-Sales Guide .pdf 247 KB
Use this telesales guide when talking with your customers about making the transition to Windows Server 2008 R2.

Windows Server 2008 R2

1 AMI Global Model (2H '08)
2 AMI-Partners Global Model (2H '08)
3 AMI-Partners 2008-09: Worldwide SMB Quarterly Pulse Tracker
4 AMI-Partners 2008-09: U.S. Medium Business Market Overview

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