Windows Server Data Center Edition Evaluation version

Hallo,
I'm the IT buyer for a medium-sized company and my IT service provider who is preparing the migration of our data base wants me to buy a Windows 2012 Server Data Center License (11000 € with software insurance). I have my doubts about their comptence with
big back-end projects (although they are very good with day to day technical support) and so I asked them to set up the server with an evaluation license so that I can see that it really works before I pay for the license. This is the point of an evaluation
version, right? I have read that the evaluation period for Windows 2012 Server Data Center is 160 days which seems largely time enough.
But they tell me they have their doubts about whether they can convert the evaluation license into a real license and are worried that they will have to set up the system twice. This seems like nonsense to me. Does anyone have any experience with evaluation
licenses of this sort?
And if I buy the license and they don't manage to set it up to my satisfaction can I obtain a refund? Can I give the license back? My service provider is a windows reseller. Can I ask them to sell the license to someone else?
Thanks in advance for any help
Lulu

Evaluation versions are not meant to be used in a production environment. So I would not recommend using an eval version to host a live database. The ideal process is that you install the eval software and test your database/other requirements for the period
of the eval time. Then if you feel it is right for you, you purchase the full version.
You would have to set up the system twice.

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Where to buy Windows Server data Center (BOX) (Retail)

Hey Everyone ,
Can somebody please point me to the right direction of buying windows server 2012 R2 Data Center edition in a box ?
I want the retail one .. the OEM's are everywhere like in amazon or HP or ..
but I think the OEM is not suitable for me because I have a variety of hard wares like IBM , Cisco and HP so OEM is out of the question .
I searched everywhere but there is no retail version at sight .
Oh I find the Standard edition on Microsoft Store . but there where no data Center .
If anyone have any document that says there's no retail version of DC edition it would be very much appreciated as well .
thanks again .
Good Day .

You can't buy the datacenter edition as retail.
Check the licensing datasheet:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/3/9/F39124F7-0177-463C-8A08-582463F96C9D/Windows_Server_2012_R2_Licensing_Datasheet.pdf

Unable to Activate Windows 2012 Data Center Evaluation Copy

I installed a Windows Server 2012 Data Center Preview Evaluation Copy. I am trying to Activate it now so that it stops rebooting every hour. I obtained the Activation Key for a Full Version and tried all of the following to activate it:
1. Ran the following from other posts using the 2012 Data Center Full Licence Product Key.
DISM /online /Set-Edition:ServerDatacenter /ProductKey: XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX /AcceptEula
I get a "Windows cannot upgrade to the edition that was specified". When I run the Get TargetEditions it says current edition cannot be upgraded to
any target editions.
I also tried with the Product key for my Eval Version, as well as the DataCenter Standard. None seem to work.
2. Called Microsoft and they tried to give me a CID. This also did not work.
How can I activate this copy of Windows. Is it possible?
if it is not possible, can you please advise on how to easily Reinstall and restore all my apps, registry settings, programs, firewall settings, network, etc. I
have a lot running on this server and reinstalling everything is not an option. Is there some easy way to reinstall Windows 2012 Data Center FULL and just import all my settings?
Any advice is appreciated.

As per Johan's earlier suggestion, it's unsupported to "convert" or "upgrade" from Preview -> RTM. I have not tried it personally, but I would expect the convert/upgrade to be blocked (but the messaging for that is likely to be vague/obscure,
since it is unsupported i.e. untested by MS)
The guidance from MS on this topic (as per the cited TechNet library links), is to perform a clean install.
Upgrades from pre-release versions of Windows Server 2012 (such as the Release Candidate) are not supported. Perform a clean installation to Windows Server 2012.
Your desire to backup the existing Preview installation may be able to be done in an offline scenario, e.g. boot the server from a Windows installation media, or a WinPE boot media of some kind.
With this backup saved to another disk, you could then try a clean install, and then import the VMs into the rebuilt server. I would not expect you to be able to preserve much else (installed applications etc).
Don
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What are share point server 2013 & Share point Designer 2013 & Office 365 & Yammer & Share point 2013 & Windows server 2008 server & Windows Server 2012 Server Data Center?

I need some clarifications.
What are share point server 2013 & Share point Designer 2013 & Office 365 & Yammer & Share point 2013 & Windows server 2008 server & Windows Server 2012 Server Data Center? How each them are related in collaboration system?
Is Share point server 2013 and Share pointer Designer 2013 available in 32bit version? If not, then how to use it in 32 bit machine by using any VMs?
Thanks
Senthil

SharePoint Server 2013:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-sharepoint-collaboration-software-FX103479517.aspx
SharePoint Designer 2013:
Designer is used to develop SharePoint pages using HTML/CSS/JS as well as SharePoint Designer Workflows
Yammer:
https://about.yammer.com/
Windows Server is Windows, but the Server OS. SharePoint runs on top of supported Windows Servers editions (see http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc262485.aspx).
SharePoint Server is 64-bit only (trial:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/hh973397.aspx), although Designer does have a 32-bit edition (full product:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35491).
You will need the capability to run 64bit VMs. Minimum recommended all-in-one VM for SharePoint is to allocate 24GB of RAM, but you can get away with as little as 12GB (I wouldn't go below that). Because of this, it generally rules out 32bit OSes as a virtual
machine host.
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Windows XP Media Center Edition FAQ

What is a Media Center PC?
It is basically a regular PC, but designed to fit into your home entertainment system to replace your DVD player, Hi-Fi, TV set-top box, as well as allowing other functions as email, web browsing and more, all from the comfort of your armchair, or elsewhere
Many new Media Center PCs (MCPCs or Home Theatre PCs - HTPCs) are styled like hi-fi components to blend in under your TV, while many are regular PCs with extra multimedia functions.
What is Windows XP Media Center Edition?
Windows XP Media Center Edition (or XP MCE for short) is basically Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2) without advanced networking support (but including Remote Desktop Connection) and extra applications to turn your PC into a fully fledged Home Theatre PC (HTPC). The main Microsoft Media Center appplication allows a full screen interface suitable for viewing on TVs (pictured below left) and controlled by an easy to use Microsoft remote control device (below right), so you can watch and record TV, view DVDs and listen to audio CDs and digital music files.
How do I get WinXP MCE?
At the time of writing, XP MCE is only available as an OEM pack which you can purchase from your nearest dealer or online reseller, or if pre-installed on a purchased system. MCE is currently only available as a 32bit (x86) version, but works on 64bit systems.
The Media Center application is also included with the Home Premium and Ultimate editions of Windows Vista.
How do I install WinXP MCE?
MCE installs the same way as any other version of Windows XP. However it cannot be installed as an upgrade, you must do a clean install. MCE comes on two disks; a WinXP XP SP2 disc, and the MCE extras disc. Boot from CD1 as you would normally when installing Windows. The setup screens will indicate Windows XP Professional, this is normal. During the graphic part of the install process, you will be prompted to insert CD2. This is obviously the second CD of the set which you should insert, as it contains the necessary extra Media Center enhancements. When it is done, Setup will ask you for the "Windows XP SP2 CD". It is actually just asking for the first disc again, so reinsert it and let it continue.
When install is complete, the system will reboot, and you will see the normal Windows XP desktop, though with a slightly different theme. To begin using the Media Center program straight away, click on Media Center in the Start Menu to begin the Media Center Setup wizard.
What graphics hardware is required for MCE to work correctly?
MCE works with DirectX 9.0c, so ideally your hardware at a minimum needs to be DirectX 9.0 compatible.
MCE requires a minimum of 64mb video RAM (shared or dedicated), 128mb recommended for the full visual "eye-candy" interface effects.
For Nvidia GPU chipsets, MCE drivers can be found here: nVidia Drivers. You'll need at least a Geforce FX5200 for MCE to work (however I have it running on an integrated Geforce 4 MX with no problems).
For ATI GPU chipsets, drivers for MCE can be found here: ATi Drivers. You'll need at least a 9250 for MCE to work, but I understand that the 9200 may also suffice.
Unfortunately, I understand that SiS and Via (S3) chipsets (as found on many mobos with integrated VGA) are NOT MCE compatible. Some Intel integrated VGA chipsets will work now, you should refer to Intel's website for updated drivers. I also understand that Via have introduced MCE compatible drivers for their Epia SP13000 ITX board, again refer to Via's website for correct drivers. However, it is recommended to use an add-in VGA card for best results, unless you have a new board which has integrated Geforce 6100 or ATI Xpress chipsets
What TV hardware works with MCE?
In order to display TV output, MCE requires an MPEG2 stream to display. It cannot encode this itself, so requires a hardware based TV tuner / capture card, such as the Hauppage PVR MCE series, or the MSI Theater 550PRO (above left). The card receives analog video through the aerial connection, or svideo / composite inputs, encodes it into MPEG2 format, which MCE can display.
This type of analog card is required to connect a cable or satellite box (eg Telewest, NTL or Sky in UK). Using the Microsoft remote receiver, two supplied IR blasters affix to the set-top box, so MCE can automatically change channels when needed.
For best picture quality on digital TV though, you can use a software-based DVB-T card, such as the Hauppauge Nova-T or the Black Gold DVB-T (above right). Using a regular aerial, these receive high quality digital terrestrial (OTA) signals (eg the Freeview service in UK), which are broadcast in MPEG2 format, and therefore no encoding is required. In the USA, ATSC is the digital terrestrial standard used, as DVB is not available there.
Unfortunately UK users of DVB-T cards will currently not be able to make use of DVB subtitles, interactive text-based services such as Teletext and BBCi, or listen to the Digital Radio services available on Freeview. UK DVB Digital Audio services are now available with MCE Rollup 2.
Unlike with VGA cards, MCE requires that your TV hardware has special BDA (Broadcast Driver Architecture) drivers which are MCE compatible. Check your hardware manufacturers website for compatible drivers.
Unfortunately, analogue TV hardware that is software-driven (such as MSI TV@nywhere and Vox) won't work in MCE.
Windows Vista Media Center will introduce support for cable (DVB-C) and satellite (DVB-S)tuner cards
Do I need any other software to make MCE work?
As MCE is essentially based around Windows Media Player 10, you will be aware that WMP cannot play DVDs until you install a suitable DVD codec. This is also the case with MCE, as until you install this MPEG2 codec, MCE won't play ANY video (including TV). So you will also need to purchase additional MCE compatible DVD player software, such as Cyberlink PowerDVD 6, Intervideo WinDVD 6, or Nvidia's DVD Decoder MPEG codec. Results can be varied using different codecs, so it is best to try a trial version of such software to see which gives you the best results before purchasing. You may find that suitable DVD software may already be supplied with some VGA or TV tuner cards.
Anything else I need?
You will also require an internet connection (not imperative, but certainly very useful) in order for MCE to access the internet in order to find and download TV guide listings, and album and artist information when playing CDs, MP3s and WMAs.
Without guide information, you will have to manually schedule TV recordings, and no programme information will be available.
If you are planning on having your Media Center in your living room, the Microsoft Remote Controller will allow you to control all aspects of the MCE interface without the need for a keyboard or mouse connected.
If you are connecting your Media Center to your TV, then your video display device will need TV-out capabilities (S-Video or Composite). S-Video offers better picture quality over composite video, but you will need to ensure your TV supports S-Video input, otherwise you will just see black and white video.
If your TV supports RGB inputs, then you may be able to obtain a VGA > RGB adaptor, which offers even better picture quality (search with Google, there are lots of sites about this). Many modern LCD and plasma TVs also support direct VGA / DVI inputs. VGA > RGB/SCART is only compatible with ATI Radeon VGA cards.
Can I watch one channel while recording another?
Yes, but you will need two identical TV devices, eg 2x DVB-T cards. You cannot have one analogue card, and one digital, as MCE presumes both hardware devices receive same channels, and can pick and choose between them. (However in the USA, you may have two analogue tuners, and one HDTV tuner)
This is straightforward when using two identical DVB-T cards. MCE has a channel list and guide data, so for example you are watching BBC1 on one tuner, MCE uses the other tuner to record the other programme on ITV2. Both cards are receiving the same input.
It gets a little more complicated if you want to do the same with a paid subscription service, such as NTL Cable or Sky Satellite in UK. As well as having two matching tuners (although I understand that some companies, including Hauppage, are releasing "dual-tuner" cards) you will also require two set-top boxes, with a subscription for each, as MCE needs to be able to change the channel on each set-top box seperately.
Good links....
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 homepage
The Green Button - very good MCE community forum
MCESoft - for all sorts of plug-ins and extras for MCE
XPMCE.com - Windows Media Center forums
ukShazam.com - Media Center help & more
Note: MSI is not responsible for the content of external links[/b]
Look out for me in the XPMCE forums if you need further help!
That's about it for now, hope you find it useful. As I think of (meaning "remember" ) other stuff I'll add it above. If you know something that I've missed out, please post below with as much info as you can, and I'll add it to the guide, with a credit to you!
If you need help to solve a problem or want to ask a question, then START your own thread, with as much info as you can, please do NOT post in this thread, this thread is only for tricks,tips and useful reference info.

For some reason when using the "certified" MCE version of the Forceware drivers, after a short while all the buttons in the menus become "corrupted"
The simple solution: use regular XP/2000 version of Forceware drivers. They still work perfectly in MCE2005, and the graphical corruption doesn't appear.
nVidia Drivers
EDIT: this problem appears to have been corrected in the recent Rollup 2 Update

Qosmio F30: How to: Manual Installation Of Windows Xp Media Center Edition 2005

Manual Installation Of Windows Xp Media Center Edition 2005 On Toshiba Qosmio F30 Laptop
Last Update 3 Oct 2006
Important Notes Before You Start:
1-These Steps Used For "Toshiba Qosmio F30" And For Other Qosmio Models That Comes With "Intel Centrino Duo" Cpu's And With Xp Media Center 2005 Installed.
2-Apply These Steps If You Have Previous Experience In Installing Windows Xp , If You Don't Have That Experience , Then You Can Use The Supplied Recovery Cd To Restore Your System.
3- Windows Xp Media Center Cd's Are Not Supplied With Your Laptop, If You Want To Get The Cd's You Can Buy It From Many On-Line Shops And If You Do So You Will Get Valid Windows Xp Product Key Which You Will Not Need It (Because You Already Have One You Can Find It In A Small Sticker In The Back Of Your Laptop And You Can Activate Your Windows With It).
In Other Words ( You Need The First And The Second Cd Of Windows Xp Mce 2005 SP2 Oem).
4- Do Not Try To Apply These Steps On Other Versions Of Windows Xp , Use "Windows Xp Media Center Edition 2005 Sp2 Oem" Only
5- You Must Have Usb Floppy Drive To Install "Toshiba Raid Controller" , It Can Be Installed Only By Having The Driver On a Floppy Disk And By Pressing F6 During The Installation Of Windows Xp, If You Do Not Install The Raid Driver Then Windows Xp Will Not Recognize Your Hard Disk.
6- Disclaimer of liability
I shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of the this site or its content, including but not limited to delays, omissions, and inaccuracies in its content.
Steps:
1- Create Drivers Cd From "Toshiba Assist Utility" ,You Should See The Toshiba Assist Icon On The Desktop, Then In The Toshiba Assist Choose The 'protect & Fix' Tab ,There You Will Find The Option `Create Drivers & Tools Cd` And Insert a Blank Cd To Write It
"If This Option Did Not Work Then You Have To Install The Restore Cd To Get It Work" , The Drivers Are Installed In A Folder Called Toolscd In "C:" Drive. To Install Your Recovery Cd Power On Your Laptop And Hold "F12" And Use The Arrow Keys To Choose Cd-Rom Icon To Boot From the Cd.
2- Create Toshiba Raid Driver From The Drivers Cd, The Toshiba Raid Driver Has To Be Added During The Installation of Windows XP When Asked To "Press F6 If You Need To Install A Third Party SCSI Or Raid Driver".
In Order To Do That , Insert The Drivers Cd "from Windows " It Will Run Automatically Or Run "Browser.Exe" Inside The Cd The Select "Raid Driver" And Click On "Installation" Button, It Will Show You The Raid Driver files , Insert A Blank Floppy And Copy The Files Into The Floppy "Be Sure That All The Files Be On The Root Of The Floppy" or download the Toshiba RAID driver from the Toshiba driver download web page and extract the zip file to a floppy disk."Again, All The Files Should Be On The Root Of The Floppy Not Inside A Folder"
3- Connect Your Usb Floppy Drive And Insert Your Windows Xp Mce 2005 Cd 1 And Power On Your Laptop Hold "F12" And Use The Arrow Keys To Choose Cd-Rom Icon To Boot From The Cd.
When You Get The Message To "Press Any Key To Boot From Cd...", Press Any Key , If You Do Not Press Any Key, It Will Not Boot From Cd-Rom,Press F6 When Asked To "Press F6 If You Need To Install A Third Party Scsi Or Raid Driver".
The Setup Continues Until You Are Asked Whether You Want To "S = Specify Additional Device". Press 's' And Specify The Toshiba Raid Driver For Xp. Then Press 'enter' To Continue With The Installation.
Do Not Upgrade Your Xp Installation ,Start New Windows Installation And Partition Your Hard Disk , Windows Installation Will Ask You To Insert Cd 2, And Will Copy Some Files And Will Ask You To Insert Cd 1 Again ,Continue The Setup Until Windows finish The Insallation.
4- After Windows Finish The Installation Insert Drivers Cd And Select "Microsoft Updates" From The Drivers Cd Click On"Installation Button" ,Click "Qfe" And Install ONLY the Following Updates (Do Not Let The Updates Restart Your PC Until You Finish The Installation of All Updates)
A- Q896256
FIX "Computers That Are Running Windows Xp Service Pack 2 And That Are Equipped With Multiple Processors That Support Processor Power Management Features May Experience Decreased Performance"
B-Q910437
FIX "High Hit Count Watson Crash In Wu Client"
C-Q889673
FIX "Hardware (Dep)-Enabled Computer May Unexpectedly Quit After You Resume From Standby Or From Hibernation In Windows Xp Service Pack 2"
D-Q896243 (Very Important ,This Will Make SD And MMC Cards To Work)
FIX "ADD Support The High Speed SD Card"
Other Updates Are Not Necessary To Install, Because You Will Install It Later When You Run Microsoft Updates From Microsoft Updates Web-site After You Finish Activating Your Windows.
5- download and run "Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility" from Intel website
(Restart Your PC After You Finish The Installation)
Do Not Install "Chipset Driver" From The Drivers Cd , It Is An Old Version , Try To Install The Latest From The Link Above.
6- Install The "Display Driver" From Drivers Cd (No Need To Restart).
Note : To Avoid Annoying Messages During Drivers Installation Try To Do The Following:-
Go To Control Panel , System Properties , Hardware , Drive Signing , Select "Ignore - Install The Software...."
Go To Control Panel , System Properties , Hardware , Windows Update , Select "Never Search Windows Update For Drivers"
7- Now You Have To Setup Your Internet Connection and Activate Your Windows So That You Can Run "Windows Updates" From Microsoft Windows Update Website
Your Internet Connection May Need One Of The Following Drivers (Depending On Your Modem)
A- If You Your Internet Connection Through LAN Then Install The "Network Driver" From Drivers Cd.
B- If You Your Internet Connection Through Wireless Then Install The "Wireless Network Driver" From Drivers Cd.
C- If Your Internet Connection Through USB Then Install The Driver Supplied By Your Modem Manufacturer.
D- If Your Internet Through Dial-Up Then Install The "Sound Driver" From Drivers CD , This Driver Will Install The Sound Driver And Will Activate The Modem Device and ,A Message Appeared "Find New Hardware ,Modem Device" Ignore The Message And Restart Your PC Then Install "Modem Driver" From Drivers Cd.
8- Now Go To Windows Update Web-Site And Install All The Necessary Updates "Try To Run Windows Updates Several Times Until You Install All The Updates Because In The First Time, Windows Updates Website Will Install 3 Files Only After That Restart Your Computer And Go To Windows Updates Site Again And Continue To Install The Updates , Select Custom Updates Method And Install All The Critical And Optional Updates".
9- install "Common Modules" from drivers CD This module is an essential component on Windows XP systems It is required to make other TOSHIBA original programs work properly.
10- Now Continue To Install Other Drivers And Utilities From Drivers Cd But Do Not Install The Following Drivers:-
Atheros Client Utility " No Need"
Bluetooth Monitor " Do Not Install This , Install Only The "Bluetooth Stack".
Enjoy Your Powerful Toshiba Qosmio Laptop.

you can see this tutorial also in this website
salah.coms.ph

Oracle Client 9.2.0.1 on Windows Server 2003 Web Edition???

Hi,
I will install the Oracle Client 9.2.0.1 on
Windows Server 2003 Web Edition, but when I run the
setup-program the following error is coming:
'Windows cannot open this program since it has been disabled.'
I think the program is suppressed by Microsoft.
Can anybody help me???
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I need to downgrade Product key from Windows server 2012 STD edition to Windows server 2008 ENT edition

I have a product key for Windows server 2012 Standard ROK edition and need to downgrade it to windows server 2008 Enterprise edition.

Hi,
Based on my research,
Windows Server 2012
Standard edition
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I have been using Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition for my business purpose and there are at-least 30 Users who logged in into the server Via Remotely from different location. I want to upgrade my server with latest one with some extra cores and RAM for
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business edition to avoid such limitations of RAM?
Waiting for your favorable and quick response.

Hi again,
th eupgrade optiuon from Standard 2008 to Enterprise 2008 was only available for customers with open value contract with activ esoftware assurance then they can purchase the step up license from Standard to Enterprise.
the only way to have the Enterprise 2008 Edition is to make th edowngrad efrom 2012 Standard to 2008 Enterprise. it means that if you purchase the 2012 R2 Standard Edition, you may downgarde to Enterprise 2008/2008 R2. th ebest way to make the downgrade
to 2008 R2 Enterprise is to purchase the current Version 2012 R2 Standard in volume licensing than you can download diretly from VLSC the Enterprise Edition.
with your downgrade you can still using the 2008 CALs.
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FMS on Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (64-bit)

Hi,
I am gotta buy Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise
Edition (64-bit) for my deployment of FMS 2.
As I read FMS 2 system requirement, it only support Microsoft
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (not mention 32 / 64-bit).
Does anyone got idea on this issue?
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At this time, FMS is only officially supported on the 32 bit
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Download Windows Server 2012 (not R2) evaluation copy

Hi,
If I try to download the windows server 2012 (not R2) evaluation copy from http://technet.microsoft.com/de-de/evalcenter/hh670538.aspx, I always get a Windows 8 ISO (9200.16384.WIN8_RTM.120725-1247_X64FRE_SERVER_EVAL_DE-DE-HRM_SSS_X64FREE_DE-DE_DV5.ISO)
Thats not that what I'm looking for. :-(
I need to do some compatibility checking for server 2012, therefore I need the ISO image to install on a server.
GReets
Micha

Hi Micha,
I checked the download link and the ISO file name. It should be OK. As Tim mentioned, would you please
let us confirm whether you had installed via this ISO file? After installation, did you find it was a Windows 8, not Windows Server 2012? Just a confirmation. Thanks for your understanding.
In addition, if
you use the link (English version) as Farhad suggested, will encounter the same issue?
Best regards,
Justin Gu

Windows server 2003 Standard edition RAM Upgrade

We are using Windows server 2003 Standard 32 bit edition in our office With HP ProLiant DL580 Generation 5 hardware , We are trying to upgrade RAM to 8 GB from 4 GB but it is not taking, It is detecting 8 GB RAM while booting but not showing in my computer
property.
Same thing we tried with Windows server 2003 Enterprise edition and it is working fine there.
Is there anyway to upgrade it ?

It is normal. You simply need to use a 64 bit OS.
You need to re-install the OS to be running a 64bit version as no in-place upgrade is supported.
This posting is provided AS IS with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights.
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USB Controller Driver (3.0) for Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition 32-bit

Hi,
I have recently built a HP DL320e Gen8 v2 server with Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition 32-bit & it's missing the USB Controller Driver which HP don't have. I have searched endlessly online without success. HP suggest I try Windows but I couldn't
find it in the Download Center either.
Can somebody please provide me with the USB Controller Driver for Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition 32-bit?
Regards
Naz

Hi,
Thanks for your posting.
For this issue, i think you need to search in the HP official website or contact the HP support.
Regards.
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Maximum Nodes supported for NLB and Cluster in Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition ?

Hi.
I am looking for information How many nodes supported for NLB and Cluster in Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition ?
If you can provide for all the versions that would be great.
-Thanks
- Ajay Chanana

Hi,
You can configure a Windows server 2008 NLB cluster with up to 32 nodes. However,
scaling beyond 8 nodes will cause a slight performance hit because the network traffic is broadcasted to every node and only one NLB node accepts the connection.
For more detailed information, please refer to the link below:
FAQ Week for NLB: Tuesday
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Susie

Activate windows server 2012 R2 after evaluation expired

I installed windows server 2012 R2 evaluation version on 4 servers. The evaluation expired and the servers are shutting down automatically now. When I try to put the license key, it is not accepting it. I could activate some other servers with same license
key; but before the evaluation time expired. I used the same media to install these serves as well. Kindly let me know if there is a way or workaround to make these servers licensed.
Regards.

Hi,
Did the problematic Windows Server 2012 R2 connect to Internet when attempt to activate the server? Please also
refer to Converting evaluation versions of Windows Server 2012 to full retail versions section in following article and check if can help you.
Evaluation Versions and Upgrade Options for
Windows Server 2012
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When I try to put the license key, it is not accepting it.
By the way, did you get any error message when can’t activate the problematic server?
If any update, please feel free to let me know.
Hope this helps.
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