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TechNet Plus: Windows Server 2008 November 2007 CTP

Hi Everyone.  

We have posted the Windows Server 2008 November 2007 CTP release for download through the Top Downloads section on http://technet.microsoft.com/subscriptions.  Once you have downloaded it, you’ll need to access Subscriber Downloads & Product Keys to get the product key for installation.

To use the Top Downloads , you will need to install the Akamai Technologies Download Manager Browser add-on to access these files and will need to allow pop-ups (at least temporarily).

We put this on the Top Downloads rather than Subscriber Downloads & Product Keys to load balance the download servers as we share infrastructure with MSDN subscriptions and they will have a lot of people downloading VS 2008 soon.   The next release will be in the normal location.

Have Feedback?  Leave a comment – I looking forward to hearing from you.

Thanks,

Kathy Dixon

TechNet Plus subscriptions
Posted: Friday, November 16, 2007 9:41 AM by TechNetPlusSubscriptions

Comments

David Albers said:

When can subscribers expect to see this on disc?

# November 16, 2007 3:24 PM

TechNetPlusSubscriptions said:

Hi - The next pre-release version is expected to be out in a matter of weeks.  As a result before we could get this one in a shipment it would be replaced.  Let me check the schedule and get back to you on the next one that will be in your shipments.

- Kathy

# November 16, 2007 3:33 PM

Kevin John Panzke said:

That's All Nice And Good, However, I Am Having Trouble Accessing The Download From The Top Subscriber Download's Page, Just FYI.

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# November 16, 2007 5:36 PM

TechNetPlusSubscriptions said:

Hi Kevin - I'll email you to get more information.

- Kathy

# November 16, 2007 5:42 PM

Kevin John Panzke said:

I Figured Out The Problem. The Download Works On My X86 Windows Installation, But Not On My X64 Windows Installation, Both Computer's Are Currently Running Windows Server 2008 Release Candidate 0, Just FYI.

# November 16, 2007 6:17 PM

TechNetPlusSubscriptions said:

Thanks for sharing!

- Kathy

# November 16, 2007 6:38 PM

Kevin John Panzke said:

Kathy, I Just Got The New Build Installed On 2 Different Computer's (One X86 Computer And One X64 Computer), And I Am Very Impressed With It. One Question I Do Have, However, Is There Any Time Table On When My Fellow MSDN Subscriber's Will Get Access To This Download? I Am A Subscriber Of Both MSDN (Operating Systems Level) and Tech Net Direct Subscription's.

# November 16, 2007 9:56 PM

TechNetPlusSubscriptions said:

Kevin -

I know the MSDN team is focused on making sure subscribers will be able to download VS 2008.  So I'd guess it wont be until after the peak of downloads for VS 2008 occurs.

I'd watch the MSDN blog for updates.

- Kathy

# November 16, 2007 11:42 PM

Tech News and Ramblings said:

Testers with pre-approved access to Microsoft’s private Connect download site can grab the Windows Server

# November 20, 2007 10:31 PM

michael gotch said:

When will we get links for Server 2008 RC1?

# December 3, 2007 4:20 AM

Ali said:

extracting 4 rar files. error :net volume is required

en_sql_server_2008_ctp_4_vhd_part_1_of_5_.rar ?

# December 8, 2007 2:06 AM

David Shepard said:

Am running Windows Server 2008 RC1 - some machines, when trying to Remote Desktop in, receive the following error:  

Remote Desktop Disconnected

The authentication certificate received from the remote computer has expired or is not valid.

# January 17, 2008 11:20 PM
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