Open invite to test Server 2008


Windows Server 2008 Release Candidate Evaluation Software
Updated: Dec. 5, 2007

• Choose this option to evaluate for 30 days without a product key

• Extend your evaluation if you already have a product key for Beta 2, Beta 3, or RC0*

• No registration required


*Customers who already have a product key for Beta 2, Beta 3, or RC0 may use that product key to extend their 30-day trial of the Release Candidate software through June 30, 2008.


• Windows Server 2008 Standard RC1 (x86 and x64)

• Windows Server 2008 Enterprise RC1 (x86 and x64)

• Windows Server 2008 Datacenter RC1 (x86 and x64)

• Windows Web Server 2008 RC1 (x86 and x64)

• Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems RC1

Windows Server 2008 Download Page