I have down loaded a trial version of server 2008 on 05\11\2009 but I do not have a activation product key. Can anyone direct me to where I can get the key.Many thanks

Hi, You can use it in trial mode for 120 days. During the installation, when it will ask for the key just say that you will enter it later and the system will tell you that you will be on the trial period.

Hello Ed,You donot need a key for trial version. The life span is 120 days and you and uninstall and reinstall after that etc..Isaac Oben MCITP:EA, MCSE

Hi, You can use it in trial mode for 120 days. During the installation, when it will ask for the key just say that you will enter it later and the system will tell you that you will be on the trial period. I just want to add to my previous post. You can extend the evaluation period up to 240 days. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948472

Many thanks I have now got it loaded just have to figure out how to connect it to the internet.