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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.
New and enhanced features that increase task efficiency and improve remote administration help organizations save money and time by providing high availability, increasing energy efficiency, and automating repetitive tasks.
Live Migration, enabled by updated Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization technology.

Windows Server 2008 R2

Download ready-to-use sales and marketing tools that can help you sell Windows Server 2008 R2.

Resource	Description
Windows Server 2008 R2 Sales Discussion Guide .pdf 411 KB \| preview	Includes customer talking points, top reasons to buy, tips for answering customer objections, information about partner offers, and links to key resources.
Business Decision Maker (BDM) Overview .pptx 1.7 MB \| preview	Overview to present key business value of Windows Server 2008 R2 to business decision makers.
Windows Server Family Decision Tree .pptx 2.0 MB \| preview	Use this decision tree to help determine which server is right for your customers.
Windows Server 2008 R2 – Better Together with Windows 7 .pptx 5.2 MB \| preview	Communicate with customers how Windows 7 and WS08R2 combined create the optimal infrasturcture.
Windows Server 2008 R2 FAQ .pdf 415 KB \| preview	The top ten frequently asked questions sales associates should be able to answer for any customer on Windows Server 2008 R2.
Windows Server 2008 R2 Datasheet .pdf 2.6 MB \| preview	Use this datasheet as a sales aid to help sales personnel understand what's new in the Windows Server 2008 R2 release.
Top 10 Reasons Windows Server 2008 R2 Helps Save Money .pptx 7.31 MB \| preview	Windows Server 2008 R2 provides a productive and cost-effective server platform with low-cost virtualization, power saving capabilities, and a superior experience for end users.
Top 10 Reasons to Upgrade to Windows Server 2008 R2 .pdf 290 KB \| preview	Key selling points for Windows Server 2008 R2.

Case Studies

Convergent Software .pdf 287 KB | .xps 255 KB
See how Convergent Software saved $200,000 dollars with Windows Server 2008 R2.
Continental Airlines .pdf 300 KB | .xps 271 KB
See how Continental Airlines streamlined its operations and cut costs with a Windows Server 2008 R2 Virtualization Solution.
Lionbridge .pdf 278 KB | .xps 247 KB
By deploying Windows Server 2008 R2, Lionbridge cut server hardware and electricity costs.
Sporton .pdf 277 KB | .xps 246 KB
With Windows Server 2008 R2, Sporton cut bandwidth costs.

Server Sales Campaigns

Drive Demand for Servers with the Business Servers Campaign
Ready-to-use resources to help you tell the story about which server solutions are right for your customers.
Win More Business with the Virtualization and Management Campaign
Ready-to-use resources designed to show customers how server virtualization and management solutions can reduce costs.

Windows Server 2008

Sales and Marketing Materials
Ready-to-use information for system builders that can help you sell Windows Server 2008. Download sales and marketing materials, including the Windows Server 2008 fact sheet, Web banners, e-mail message templates, and demos.
Windows Server 2008 Licensing Guide .pdf 2.7 MB
This quick reference resource includes an overview of core product offerings, available sales channels, licensing models, and pricing information.
Windows Server 2008 Benefits
Windows Server 2008 delivers benefits in four primary areas: rich Web-based experiences, virtualization, security, and business workloads reliability and versatility.
Windows Server 2008 Editions
Use this information to compare editions, features, roles, and specifications for Windows Server 2008.

Case Studies

Case Studies
Explore customer stories and case studies to learn how companies across the world are using Windows Server 2008 to drive their business forward.

Sales Training

Connecting with Customers On the New Servers
On-demand webcast tells how to drive conversations with customers on Windows Server 2008 key capabilities.
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 when offering Windows Server 2008.
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.