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Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2

Discover the most cost-effective server virtualization technology engineered for the Windows Server System platform, now available as a free download. A key part of any server consolidation strategy, Virtual Server increases hardware utilization and enables organizations to rapidly configure and deploy new servers.

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Virtual Server 2005 R2: Now Available as a Free Download

Learn how you can use Virtual Server 2005 R2, now available as a free download, to increase hardware utilization and enable faster deployments of new servers.

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Microsoft Announces New Price, and Availability of Linux Support, for Virtual Server 2005 R2

April 3, 2006: Today Microsoft announced that Virtual Server 2005 R2 is now available as a free download. Microsoft also announced the availability of virtual machine add-ins for Linux and a technical product support model for Linux guest operating systems running on Virtual Server 2005 R2.

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Mitigate Risks and Save Money with Virtualized Testing

Get guidance on designing and building enterprise-scale development and test labs using virtual technologies by downloading the Windows Server System Reference Architecture Virtual Environments for Development and Test.

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Join a Virtual Server Webcast

Learn more about Virtual Server through the latest webcasts, special events, and other training resources.

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