HP 589256-B21 - Manual

Windows Server 2008 R2 builds on the award-winning foundation of Windows Server 2008, expanding existing technology and adding
new features to enable organizations to increase the reliability and flexibility of their server infrastructures. New virtualization tools,
Web resources, management enhancements, and exciting Windows 7 integration help save time, reduce costs, and provide a platform
for a dynamic and efficiently managed data center. Powerful tools such as Internet Information Services (IIS) version 7.5, updated
Server Manager and Hyper-V platforms and Windows PowerShell version 2.0 combine to give customers greater control, increased
efficiency, and the ability to react to front-line business needs faster than ever before. For more information, please visit:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/default.aspx

ProLiant server and option products are rigorously tested and certified for Windows Server 2008 R2. For a complete list of supported
ProLiant servers, visit the OS support matrix at:

www.hp.com/go/wincert

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HP Windows Server 2008R2 OEM licenses are available for purchase from HP or your local authorized reseller.

Available OEM licenses: Standard Edition with Hyper-V, Enterprise Edition with Hyper-V, Datacenter Edition (2P/4P/8P)) with
Hyper-V, Web Server

NOTE:

Please see the "Virtualization" section in the Product Features section for additional information regarding Hyper-V.

All Windows Server 2008 R2 kits include:

x64 DVD media
CALs or Client Access Licenses: 5 Client Access Licenses for Standard Edition, 10 or 25 Client Access Licenses for Enterprise
Edition. Client licenses are not required for Web Server.
Certificate of Authenticity (COA) - Sticker that contains your product key and is affixed to your server. The COA is your
proof of license for the operating system.

From HP: Available for purchase at the time of your ProLiant server purchase as pre-installed on select HP ProLiant servers or
Non-preinstalled (drop in the box) with the operating system DVDs included with the server. Client access licenses (CALs) are
also available for purchase in addition to your server purchase or for a later purchase. Please be sure to review the minimum and
maximum system requirements for Windows Server 2008 R2 at the Microsoft website listed above.
From your local authorized reseller: Available for purchase with your preferred ProLiant server as a Windows Reseller Option Kit
or ROK.

HP OEM License Activation requirements:

Reseller Option Kit product licenses and OEM customers who have replaced their motherboards as result of warranty will require
activation of their licenses directly with Microsoft. Customers will receive an activation alert upon installation of the OS and have
30-days from OS installation to complete the activation. Activation requires the following simple steps: Select activation via
phone or internet, provide the product key, and license is confirmed and activated. For more information on Microsoft license
activation, visit

http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/mpa.aspx

NOTE:

For more information on HP's offering of Windows Server 2008 R2 products, go to:

http://www.hp.com/go/ws08r2

What's New

Adding the new part numbers of the Windows Server 2008 Downgrade Kits.

QuickSpecs

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2

Overview

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