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Best version of Windows Server 2008 R2
We have 4 servers that I must upgrade from Windows 2000 to a new version of Windows probably Windows Server 2008 r2. My question is; what is the most cost effective version of windows 2008 R2 that I can we can purchase?
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In an honest opinion I am excited for 2012 R2 but I am still going to give it a few months before I migrate to it (in case there are bugs). Server 2012 in my opinion is stable. I would purchase the volume licenses. You would instead be purchasing Server 2012 volume and be downgrading to 2008 R2 (since with volume you are allowed to install 1 version back), so this way you have the option to upgrade later (win win).
I guess I am not understanding the version you are talking about unless you just mean 2008 in general. Server 2008 R2 in my opinion is the best option over standard
I guess I am not understanding the version you are talking about unless you just mean 2008 in general. Server 2008 R2 in my opinion is the best option over standard
Much of the software out there is also meant for 2008 R2. A couple of our apps are not ready for 2012 yet, which is why we haven't gone to it
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You might be hard-pressed to find licenses for Windows Server 2008 R2. Many vendors are pushing Windows Server 2012. 2012 R2 is right around the corner in October.