Evaluate the Windows Server 2008 Public Beta today
This time-limited release of Windows Server® 2008 Beta 3 will expire on April 7, 2008. After this time, you will need to uninstall the software or upgrade to a later release or a fully-licensed version of Windows Server® 2008.
This product requires a valid product key for activation – you may install the product without activation, but if you do not enter a valid product key and activate within 30 days of installation, the software will cease to function.
If you have received a product key via email confirmation, you may use the key with the software you download from this site or with a DVD containing Windows Server® 2008 Beta 3.
If you have not received a product key, you can obtain one by visiting one of the following sites:
Links to downloads:
- Windows® Web Server 2008 Beta 3 – wsl_6001.16510.070417-1740_x86fre_SvrWeb-KB3WFRE_EN_DVD.iso (2007-04-25)
- Windows Server® 2008 Beta 3 Standard – wsl_6001.16510.070417-1740_x86fre_server-KB3SFRE_EN_DVD.iso (2007-04-25)
- Windows Server® 2008 Beta 3 Datacenter – wsl_6001.16510.070417-1740_x86fre_server-KB3SFRE_EN_DVD.iso (2007-04-25)
- Windows Server 2008 Beta 3: System Requirements and Installation Documentation – readme.htm, relnotes.htm (2007-04-30)
- Windows Server 2008 Beta 3 Technical Overviews – Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting the Microsoft Online Responder.doc (2007-04-30)
- Windows Server 2008 Security Guide – Executive Overview – Windows Server 2008 Security Guide 1.0.doc (2007-06-01)
- Windows Server 2008 Developer Training Kit (Beta 3) – Windows Server 2008 Developer Training Kit (beta 3).exe (2007-07-17)
- Changes in Functionality from Windows Server 2003 with SP1 to Windows Server 2008 – Changes in Functionality from Windows Server 2003 with SP1 to Windows Server 2008.doc (2007-07-02)
- Windows Server 2008 Technical Library
