What is the latest version of Windows Server 2008 R2?
Windows Server 2008 R2
| Latest release | Service Pack 1 (6.1.7601.24499) / February 9, 2011 |
| Marketing target | Business |
| Update method | Windows Update, Windows Server Update Services, SCCM |
| Platforms | x86-64, Itanium |
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What does Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 do?
Publisher’s Description. Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 provides ongoing improvements to the Windows Operating System (OS), by including previous updates delivered over Windows Update as well as continuing incremental updates to the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 platforms based on customer and partner feedback.
Is there a service pack for Windows 2008 R2?
Windows Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) includes previously released updates for Windows Server 2008 R2. All documentation referenced in this download applies to both Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 unless otherwise noted. This software is for evaluation and testing purposes.
Is it free to download Windows Server 2008 R2?
Microsoft Download Manager is free and available for download now. Windows Server 2008 R2 builds on the award-winning foundation of Windows Server 2008, expanding existing technology and adding new features to enable organizations to increase the reliability and flexibility of their server infrastructures.
When to re-activate ESU for Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1?
IMPORTANT Some customers who use Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 and have activated their ESU multiple activation key (MAK) add-on before installing the January 14, 2020 updates might need to re-activate their key. Re-activation on the affected devices should only be required once. For information on activation, see this blog post.