Hello. I'm was wanting to do some review of my networking skills since I've been out for about 4 years. I was looking for a download of Windows server 2003 since the release of 2008. I found a download on cnet.com for free. Can this be real? Does anyone know if these are licensed copies of the software. I'm confused about how they can just give away software that should be licensed. CNET seems to be a reputable and trustworthy site. Maybe I'm missing something. The download is named Windows Server 2003 R2/SP2. Maybe it's a knock-down version? Thanks for your help and advice.

If you have an MSDN subscription it is still available. Regards, Dave Patrick .... Microsoft Certified Professional -Microsoft MVP [Windows]

Hi, Please perform Dave’s suggestion. By the way, you may try to check the following link. Installing Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard x64 or Enterprise x64 Edition with SP2 http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/r2/trial/installinstructx64.mspx?lc=1033 Note: You may not get the trial key. In addition, why not use Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2, you can have a 180days evaluation period. Best Regards, Vincent Hu