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== Obtaining Windows Server 2008 R2 ==
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If you do not already have access to the Windows Server 2008 R2 installation media this can be downloaded from the Microsoft web site. Downloads are available for the Foundation, Standard, Enterprise, Datacenter and Web editions of the operating system. For detailed information on the features provided with each edition refer to Chapter 2 - Windows Server 2008 R2 Editions and System Requirements.
All downloadable editions can be run either without a key (i.e. in evaluation mode) or with a key (if a license has already been purchased). The evaluation period lasts for 180 days.
The Windows Server 2008 R2 download is provided in the form of an ISO image which may burned to a DVD and subsequently be used to perform the installation.
== Starting the Installation Process ==
