Support for Windows 2000 ends on July 13, 2010!
Extended Support for Windows 2000 Server will end on July 13, 2010. At this time, Windows 2000 Server will no longer be publicly supported. You will be able to continue using “Self-Help Online Support”*
Due to Planning and Assessing a Migration or Upgrade to Windows Server 2008 R2
A direct upgrade from Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2008 R2 is not supported. The resources below provide information about migration paths.
Download 180 Days Tryout Version of Windows Server 2008 R2.
Windows Server 2008 R2 System Requirements
To use Windows Server 2008 R2, you need:
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Processor | Minimum: 1.4 GHz (x64 processor)
Note: An Intel Itanium 2 processor is required for Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-Based Systems |
| Memory | Minimum: 512 MB RAM
Maximum: 8 GB (Foundation) or 32 GB (Standard) or 2 TB (Enterprise, Datacenter, and Itanium-Based Systems) |
| Disk Space Requirements | Minimum: 32 GB or greater
Note: Computers with more than 16 GB of RAM will require more disk space for paging, hibernation, and dump files |
| Display | Super VGA (800 × 600) or higher resolution monitor |
| Other | DVD Drive, Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse (or compatible pointing device), Internet access (fees may apply) |
- (*) Actual requirements will vary based on your system configuration, and the applications and features you choose to install. Processor performance is dependent upon not only the clock frequency of the processor, but the number of cores and the size of the processor cache. Disk space requirements for the system partition are approximate. Additional available hard disk space may be required if you are installing over a network.
Installation and Activation
You do not need to enter a product key to evaluate any version of Windows Server 2008 R2 software, however activation is required within 10 days. Failing to activate the evaluation will cause the licensing service to shut down the machine every hour.
For further information please see the Windows Server 2008 R2 Activation page
Source: Microsoft
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