Hyper-V Try It

Begin Your Evaluation

There are several ways to try out Hyper-V in Windows Server 2008 R2. Select an option below that best meets your needs.

Software Download & VHD

Trial Software
Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1 includes previously released updates and delivers a number of powerful new features for ...
Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1 includes previously released updates and delivers a number of powerful new features for virtualization with Dynamic Memory and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) with Remote FX. Download the software for a 180 day evaluation.
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Virtual Hard Drive (VHD)
The Microsoft VHD format is the common virtualization file format for Hyper-V that...
The Microsoft VHD format is the common virtualization file format for Hyper-V that provides a uniform product support system, and provides more seamless manageability, security, reliability and cost-efficiency for customers.
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Other Ways to Try Hyper-V

When you want to experience the software prior to downloading it, virtual labs provide you with the opportunity to test-drive new and improved features and functionality without the complexity or time investment of setup or installation.