Windows Server 2008 release candidate one (RC1) is now available on the Microsoft Website for customers to download and evaluate.

The following links can be used to download a 30 day evaluation

• 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

NOTE: Customers who register for a product key (using the Microsoft Website link above) or 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 to the 30 June 2008.

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