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In Windows Server 2008 R2, powerful tools such as Internet Information Services (IIS) version 7.5, updated Server Manager and Hyper-V platforms, and Remote Desktop Services combine to give customers greater control, increased efficiency and the ability to react to front-line business needs faster than ever before.

New On-Demand Seminars

Selling Windows Server 2008 R2 for Distributors 30 minutes
Find out how Windows Server 2008 R2 and virtualization can help Microsoft distributors and resellers maximize sales.
Selling Windows Server 2008 R2 for Breadth and System Builder Partners 45 minutes
Discover how Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 features and virtualization can help system builders win more business.
Using the Windows OEM Preinstallation Kit (OPK) to Install Windows Server 2008 R2 1 hour
Learn about the features in the toolkit and the benefits of using the Windows OPK to preinstall Windows Server 2008 R2.

Windows Server 2008 R2

Sales and Marketing

Technical

Selling Business Value of Windows Server 2008 R2 1 hour	Windows Server 2008 R2 addresses important industry trends such as many-core servers, virtualization, power management, componentization, and the change to 64-bit only architecture.
Overview of Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 1 hour	A high level overview of key features and customer benefits and the business value of Windows Server 2008 R2.
Selling Windows Server 2008 R2 for Distributors 30 minutes	How Windows Server 2008 R2 and virtualization can help Microsoft distributors and resellers maximize sales.
Selling Windows Server 2008 R2 for Breadth and System Builder Partners 45 minutes	How Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 features and virtualization can help system builders win more business.

Using the Windows OEM Preinstallation Kit (OPK) to Install Windows Server 2008 R2 1 hour	Introduces new features in the toolkit and benefits of using the Windows OPK to preinstall Windows Server 2008 R2.
Windows Server 2008 R2 – Better Together with Windows 7 1 hour	Customers can achieve a larger ROI and efficiency by deploying Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 together.
Planning and Deploying Windows Server 2008 R2 and Hyper-V: Part 1 1 hour	Learn how the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit and Infrastructure Planning and Design Guides can help you accelerate your pre-sales and migration planning for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Hyper-V.
Planning and Deploying Windows Server 2008 R2 and Hyper-V: Part 2 1 hour	Gain a competitive advantage. Reduce costs using the latest deployment toolkit for Windows Server 2008 R2 projects.
Planning and Deploying Windows Server 2008 R2 and Hyper-V: Part 3 1 hour	Manage with Service Level Dashboard 2.0 for System Center Operations Manager R2.
Technical Overview of System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2 1 hour	Get information on the new features of Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2, including support for Windows Server 2008 R2 capabilities like live migration, hot addition and removal of storage, and optimized networking technologies.
What’s New in Active Directory for Windows Server 2008 R2 1 hour	An overview of new features for Active Directory administrators.
Using Windows PowerShell with Hyper-V and Virtual Machine Manager 1 hour	Explore examples of Windows PowerShell being used to perform common administration tasks in Hyper-V and Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager.
Windows Server 2008 R2 Trial Software	Explore the new virtualization tools, Web resources, and management enhancements in Windows Server 2008 R2.
Release Documents for Windows Server 2008 R2	Important information you should know prior to deploying and using the Windows Server 2008 R2 operating system, including known issues that you may need to avoid or work around.
Windows Server 2008 R2 TechCenter	Documentation on configuring and using technologies in Windows Server 2008 R2.

Windows Server 2008

Microsoft Recommend the Right Server Solution Tool
Download the latest version of the toolkit (English only) that includes new customizable assessments to evaluate server, desktop, and mobile needs of your customers.
Right Server Solution Toolkit: Overview for Partners .ppt 2.1 MB
Get tips on conducting assessments using the toolkit, making contact with prospects, and closing more sales.
Windows Server 2008 Service Opportunities for System Builders
Identify opportunities to sustain and enhance the value you provide to customers through the new Windows Server 2008 operating system.
Windows Server 2008 Product and Sales Overview
Learn to position Windows Server 2008 to your customers, convey key features and benefits, and optimize your hardware sales and services.
Windows Server 2008: Transaction Sales
Explore the tools you need to successfully sell Windows Server 2008 to your customers and help you enhance customer loyalty.

Technical Training

Introduction to Windows Server 2008: Product Support Training
Get ready to assist your customers with Windows Server 2008 product installation, setup and configuration, backup and restore, networking, and more.
Windows Server 2008 Basic Administration Using Server Manager
Learn about the Server Manager console—an intelligent, integrated management interface that will benefit IT professionals at all levels.
Windows Server 2008 Partner Preparation
Prepare for Windows Server 2008 certification exams by taking this three-day, instructor-led course.

Demos and Trials

Windows Server 2008 R2 Trial Software
Explore the new virtualization tools, Web resources, and management enhancements in Windows Server 2008 R2.
Demo Videos
These demos showcase Windows Server 2008 technologies, deployment options, configuration strategies, and more.
Test Drive Windows Server 2008
Test drive real Windows Server 2008 scenarios and features live with this instant virtual environment.