How to get the CD or ISO Image of windows 2003 R2 Server
we are currently having windows 2003 SP2 server, how to upgrade it windows 2003 R2, i don't have any Windows 2003 R2 Server CD or ISO image, i just have windows 2003 CD1. How to upgrade to windows 2003 R2, do i have to download or i have purchase the 2nd CD?
April 27th, 2011 9:44am

Hello, you have to use a 2003 R2 CD/DVD + key to upgrade so you can buy a new one. It will be better to upgrade to 2008/2008 R2. This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights. Microsoft Student Partner Microsoft Certified Professional Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Security Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Security Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuration Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuration
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April 27th, 2011 9:51am

Hi Ravi, If you want to upgrade from Windows Server 2003 SP2 to Windows Server 2003 R2, you will have to purchase Windows Server 2003 R2 installation disc and also need R2 license for that. Thanks and Regards Scorpio_Milo MCTS: Windows Vista | Exchange Server 2007 MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician MCITP: Server & Enterprise Administrator Microsoft Infrastructure Consultant Enterprise Service: Solution Architect Microsoft Storage Team - File Cabinet Blog My Blog
April 27th, 2011 9:52am

R2 is not a free upgrade. You have to buy a license or upgrade your volume license agreement.
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April 27th, 2011 9:56am

The following items are required to upgrade to Windows Server 2003 R2: Windows Server 2003 R2 CD2 Windows Server 2003 R2 product key. Check this article. It is better to go with Windows 2008 / Windows 2008 R2. Thanks
April 27th, 2011 10:08am

Windows Server 2003 R2 is not a minor release like a service pack. It's an entire major release upgrade from Windows Server 2003. Same concept with Server 2008(as Vista) and Server 2008 R2(as Windows 7). You cannot purchase Windows Server 2003 R2 licenses any further, you will need to purchase a "Windows Server ..." (Standard, Enterprise, Datacenter...etc) license with Software Assurance that permits a Downgradeable License for Windows Server 2003 R2. As far as an ISO, that is the only version that comes free with your purchase of the license with Software Assurance if you visit the Volume License Service Center page. From there you may elect an option to purchase a media kit where you will receive the "halographic" CD/DVD copy versions of Windows Server 2003 R2. I hope that helps answer your questions regarding the upgrade/migration processes you're inquiring. Best Regards, Steve Kline Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Server Administrator Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Active Directory, Network Infrastructure, Application Platform, Windows 7 Microsoft Certified Product Specialist & Network Product Specialist Red Hat Certified System Administrator This posting is "as is" without warranties and confers no rights.
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April 27th, 2011 1:23pm

Hi, Please also check the following link for more information: How to upgrade Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 to Windows Server 2003 R2 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/912309 Thanks. NinaPlease remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.
May 3rd, 2011 3:44am

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