Overview
This software is for evaluation and testing purposes.
Evaluating Windows Small Business Server 2008 does not require that you activate the product or enter a product key.
If you need more time to evaluate the software, you can reset (or rearm) the 60-day evaluation period up to three times, extending the original 60-day evaluation period by up to 180 days, for a total possible evaluation time of 240 days. After the evaluation period ends, you need to uninstall the software or upgrade to a fully licensed version of Windows Small Business Server 2008.
If you want to extend the initial evaluation and testing period, please go here and follow the instructions.
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System requirements
Supported Operating Systems: Windows Small Business Server 2008 Premium, Windows Small Business Server 2008 Standard
Please refer to the Windows Small Business Server 2008 System Requirements found here prior to installation.
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Instructions
1. Download and create media for all four disc images.
The files for the 2nd server download are also platform-specific, where “x86” is intended for 32-bit platforms and “x64” is intended for 64-bit platforms.
If you do not have a download manager or are unsure, click the links in this section for a facilitated download of each file.
Facilitated: DVD1_Installation.iso
Facilitated: DVD2_AddServerInstallationx86.iso
Facilitated: DVD3_AddServerInstallationx64.iso
Facilitated: DVD4_SQL2008.iso
2. Download and follow the steps in the Deployment Documentation found here.
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This trial software is not supported by Customer Services and Support (CSS).
If you have questions about Windows Small Business Server 2008 Evaluation, visit the Windows Small Business Server TechCenter here or find postings on the Official SBS Blog here.
Getting Started Documentation can be found here.
The Windows Small Business Server 2008 Installation Guide is located here.
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