Pre-Release Downloads

Microsoft Private Cloud

Build your private cloud using System Center 2012 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.

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Begin Your Evaluation

 
You have two ways to evaluate a Microsoft private cloud solution. Choose from easy-to-use click-through guided labs or a single software download package.
 

Private Cloud Guided Labs

 
In this series of in-depth click-through labs you will gain in-depth experience with the Microsoft Private Cloud and the products that comprise it, including Microsoft System Center 2012 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.
 

Private Cloud Software Evaluation

 
The Microsoft private cloud evaluation includes a convenient single download of all System Center 2012 components, with Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 as an available option. Access to the evaluation resource center will help guide your experience from installation and configuration to the demonstration of powerful private cloud capability scenarios.

Software Evaluations

  • Private Cloud Guided Labs

    Experience Microsoft private cloud features and functionality with System Center…

    Experience Microsoft private cloud features and functionality with System Center 2012 guided labs.

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  • Private Cloud Evaluation

    Download all System Center 2012 components, with Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1…

    Download all System Center 2012 components, with Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 as optional.

    Download the Trial

Training

Microsoft Virtual Academy training courses and assessments.

Evaluation Guide

Step-by-step guide to support your Microsoft private cloud evaluation.

How to Buy

Explore your Microsoft Private Cloud licensing options.

Top Trials

  • Windows Server 2008 R2

    Hyper-V, the Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1 hypervisor-based server virtualization technology, is a core component of the Microsoft private cloud.

  • Microsoft System Center 2012

    Deliver flexible and cost effective private cloud infrastructure to your business units in a self-service model, while leveraging your existing datacenter investments.