Windows Server 2012 R2 evaluation resources

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Download Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter ISO

Download Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter VHD

Download Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter on Microsoft Azure

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System requirements

Windows Server 2012 R2 evaluation guide

Installation, migration, and upgrade information

Windows Azure Pack

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Getting to know Windows Server 2012 R2: Virtual lab

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Server virtualization: Training course

Windows Server 2012 R2: Server management & automation

Windows Server 2012 R2: Web and application platform

Windows Server certifications

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Microsoft Server and cloud community

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