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Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Datacenter Edition is optimized for enterprises requiring the highest levels of virtualization, scalability, and reliability. Windows Server 2003 R2 Datacenter Edition enables critical solutions for databases, ERP, high volume real-time transaction processing, and server consolidation. The high-end Windows Server scales up to 64 processors, 1 terabyte of RAM, up to 32-way symmetric multiprocessing and supports 8-node clustering.
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Highlights | Availability through Volume Licensing agreements and unlimited virtualization rights make Windows Server 2003 R2 Datacenter Edition the easiest and most cost-effective choice for large-scale virtualization of the Windows Server platform. Read the full announcement. |
 | The Windows Server Virtualization Calculator provides two ways to estimate the number and cost of Windows Server Standard Edition, Enterprise Edition, and Datacenter Edition licenses needed for your virtualization scenarios to help you determine the most cost-effective edition of Windows Server. |
 | Get details about the compelling performance advantages and industry-leading price-performance that Windows Server 2003 R2 Datacenter Edition offers over UNIX variants. |
 | Find out how the Datacenter High Availability Program integrates hardware, software, and service offerings to deliver full support for your business needs. |
 | Learn about the key reliability, scalability, and manageability features of Windows Server 2003 R2 Datacenter Edition. |
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For Windows Server 2003 R2 Datacenter Edition all evaluation media is Volume Licensing media. This means customers and partners can acquire the media three ways:
1. Authorized Microsoft Volume Licensing Subscription users can download Datacenter Edition from the Microsoft Volume Licensing site.
2. TechNet and MSDN users, who have their subscriptions through Volume Licensing, can download Datacenter Edition from the TechNet and MSDN download sites.
3. The Datacenter Edition media was sent in the monthly Enterprise Agreement and Select media kits.
Partners can also contact the Regional Support Centers to request media.
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