Can I from Windows 2008 x64 Enterprise convert to Win2008-R2 Enterprise (x64) - I still have the Windows 2008x64 enterprise and attached COA (KEY). Will there be a problem?
2008 -> 2008 R2 is equivalent to Vista -> Win7. At the very least, you'll need a 2008 R2 license. Suggested reading: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us...
I think I can get the key extracted on my 2008-R2 Enterprise. Unfortunately Dell directed me to the 180 day MS trial download site. Called Dell and they claimed it was shipped with 2008 and not R2. So if I installed Win2008x64 Enterprise (not R2) can I use the backup utilities to put the server back to R2 Enterprise by just using the Win 2008x64 Enterprise DVD?
Thanks BTW..
Depends on how the key's getting in to the OS. If the key is a part of the server firmware, then all you need is a copy of Win2008 Enterprise, and the firmware will provide the OS with a key. I've only seen that with end-user stuff, and not server stuff, but I guess Dell could be doing things that way. There's no binary difference between the trail and regular versions of Windows The actuall difference is activation, and you'll need a valid key to activate. The MS download site lists those *.ISOs as trial because they're not giving you a key with your download.
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