Recently, news about the Longhorn, X64 system has been emerging. Last week, Windows Server 2003 SP1 was released, and the next update to Windows Server 2003 is about to begin public beta.
By the end of this year, Windows Server users will be expected to see the next important update version of Windows Server 2003 (codenamed "R2"). The "R2" version also adds unique features to the SP1, and they all support selective installation.
In the early stages of the release of Windows Server 2003 "R2", server users protected by Software Assurance or Enterprise Agreements will be eligible for free "R2". When "R2" becomes popular, public users can obtain "R2" through ordering. In addition, users can also purchase server copyright to obtain the functions of the "R2" version. Additionally, Windows Server 2003 "R2" requires the user to have the same customer access rights (CAL) as the original version of Windows Server 2003.
Windows Server 2003 "R2" Beta 2 is the latest candidate version of "R2". You can obtain it by following the steps below:
1. Log in
2. Enter legal .Net Passport
3. Click GuestID
4. Enter 'R2B2Beta' (case sensitive)
5. Complete statistics on the left panel
Users who participate successfully will receive additional email notifications after 2 weeks.
In addition, the following provides the Windows Server product release route:
2005: Feature update package, Windows Server 2003 "R2" update, Windows Server "Longhorn" Beta 1
2006：Windows Server "Longhorn" Beta 2，Windows Server 2003 SP2
2007：Windows Server "Longhorn"
2008 (later): Windows Server "Longhorn" Service Pack, Windows Server "Longhorn" Update