Windows Server 2008 Eval ISO Downloads & WSS

Need some test bits for Server 2008? Don't have a TechNet Plus subscription?

Microsoft has pleasantly surprised us with a pair of ISO files for download, x86 and x64, with a 60 day evaluation period in Server 2008's various editions! Keep in mind that the files are quite large.

Here are the links to the download pages:

• Windows Web Server 2008 Eval Download Page
• Windows Server 2008 Standard Eval Download Page
• Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Eval Download Page
• Windows Server 2008 Datacenter Eval Download Page

Planning on deploying Windows SharePoint Services Version 3 on IIS 7? Then the WSS download is separate:

• Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 with Service Pack 1
• Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 x64 with Service Pack 1

There are some good instructions for installing WSS on Server 2008 too:

• MS KB943587: How to install Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008
• TechNet: IIS 7.0: Using Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 on IIS 7.0
• Deploy a simple farm on the Windows Server 2008 operating system (Windows SharePoint Services)
• Install a stand-alone server on Windows Server 2008 (Windows SharePoint Services)

It looks as though one will not be able to install WSS on a Core install of Server 2008 at this time due to the lack of ASP.NET support.

Best work with Server 2008 soon, as SBS 2008 is just around the corner.

UPDATE: Added the link to the Datacenter edition of Server 2008 that was missed in the initial post.

Philip Elder
MPECS Inc.
Microsoft Small Business Specialists

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