Service Pack 2 Download Links for Vista and Server 2008

Posted 5/26/2009 by Steve Sinchak - Total Views: 13,202 - Views Today: 12

Overnight Microsoft released Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 to the Microsoft download center for public download. Previously Service Pack 2 was only available to MSDN and TechNet subscribers.

In other news anti-Windows fanboys international issued a press release requesting all members trade in Windows 7 is Vista SP2" t-shirts for updated Vista SP3 apparel.

Service Pack 2 for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista - Standalone DVD ISO

Service Pack 2 for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista - x64 Based Systems (64-bit)

Service Pack 2 for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista - x86 Based Systems (32-bit)

Service Pack 2 Changes

Host a Windows 7 Party - Get Windows 7 Free

Windows 7 News by Happy with 2,939 views

The Windows marketing group announced another Windows 7 giveaway for users that host private Windows 7 launch parties. Party hosts that invite nine or more friends will receive a special signature edition Windows 7 Ultimate for free. Additionally, hosts will be entered to win a $750 PC. Just apply to host a party online at House Party and schedule your event between October 22-29.

"You'll be assisted by House Party, the world's leading party organizer. Pick a theme, then upload photos and videos, chat with other hosts, blog your experience, and download fun favors all from your personal House Party page."

This promotion is available in a number of countries listed below. Just click the country and language below to apply to host and get your free copy of Windows 7.

• Australia (UK English)
• Canada (English)
• Canada (Français)
• France (Français)
• Germany (German)
• Hong Kong (UK English)
• India (UK English)
• Italy (Italiano)
• Japan (???)
• Mexico (Español)
• Spain (Español)
• United Kingdom (English)
• United States (English)
• United States (Español)

Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 Released

Published 8/30/2009 in Windows Server News by Steve Sinchak with 1,089 views

Microsoft released version 2 of their free stand-alone virtualization product Hyper-V Server 2008 R2. The new version has many improvements including free Live Migrationand High Availability. R2 can support up to 8 processors with up to 64 logical processors. The memory limit was raised to 1 TB and up to 384 virtual machines with up to 512 virtual processors can be run. Other features such as processor compatibility mode, hot add/remove virtual storage, network enhancements and boot from flash were also added.

Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 can be managed wit the free Remove Server Administration Tool, Windows Server 2008 R2 or System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2.

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