what programs do i use to evaluate new software on my users dektops using windows 7server and how would i install and upgrade existing softrware

You may need to clarify your question. What do you mean by a program (software) to evaluate new software? Also, Windows 7 is not a server based operating system. How to install software?--There are a variety of ways...Generally here are few ideas --> manually install by running the setup executable, using login/startup scripts, using Active Directory GPOs to deploy software, using a Configuration Manager program such as Microsoft SCCM to distribute your applications, or even using something like XenApp to virtualize your applications for your users. Visit: anITKB.com, an IT Knowledge Base.

Great minds think alike. I had responded with the same question earlier today. This user posted more than once: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/winservergen/thread/b5a02608-20ff-46f3-bbf0-96689daebe99 Visit: anITKB.com, an IT Knowledge Base.