How do I know if I have Service Pack 1 Windows Server 2008 R2?
Click Start , right-click Computer, and then click Properties. If a service pack is installed, a reference to the service pack will be displayed at the bottom of the Windows Edition section. Note If a prerelease version of a service pack is installed, the information that is displayed will resemble “Service Pack 2, v.
What is the latest service pack for Windows Server 2008 R2?
Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 R2
| Source model | Closed-source Source-available (through Shared Source Initiative) |
| Released to manufacturing | July 22, 2009 |
| General availability | October 22, 2009 |
| Latest release | Service Pack 1 (6.1.7601.24499) / February 9, 2011 |
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What should I install for Windows Server 2008 R2?
We recommend that you install Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1), as it has many fixes for problems with Windows Clustering. We also recommend installing the hotfixes that are referenced in Recommended hotfixes and updates for Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Failover Clusters.
What happens after Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1?
Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 page on TechNet Note After you apply Service Pack 1, the startup setting of the DHCP Client Service changes from disabled to automatic. To avoid this, apply the hotfix that is described in Microsoft Knowledge Base (KB) article 2684965.
What’s the difference between Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2?
SP1 for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2 is a recommended collection of updates and improvements to Windows that are combined into a single installable update. Windows 7 SP1 can help make your computer safer and more reliable. Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 provides a comprehensive set of innovations for enterprise-class virtualization.
Are there any hotfixes for Windows Server 2008 R2?
We also recommend installing the hotfixes that are referenced in Recommended hotfixes and updates for Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Failover Clusters. If for any reason you cannot immediately apply SP1, we recommend that you install the following Windows Server 2008 R2 hotfixes, depending on your environment.