Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1
Applies To: Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1
The articles below are specific to Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1). You can use this information to evaluate and deploy Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1.
For information about Windows Server 2008 R2, see Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008.
To download Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, see the Windows Server TechCenter Downloads.
Getting Started
Installing this Release of Windows Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1
This document provides information about installing Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. It also provides information that you can use to troubleshoot problems that may occur during the installation.
Release Notes: Important Issues in this Release of Windows Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1
Release notes address critical late-breaking issues and information related to Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. Currently, no critical issues that require you to take corrective action either before or immediately after installation have been reported or discovered in testing. The document is continuously updated, so if any such issues are discovered or reported, they will be available in the Release Notes document.
Hotfixes and Security Updates included in Windows 7 and Windows 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=194725)
This Excel spreadsheet tabulates all of the hotfixes and security updates that are installed as part of this service pack.
Notable Changes in Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=194726)
This document describes some of the notable changes introduced in Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1 and Windows 7 with SP1. Many of the updates included in the service pack are already publicly available from the Microsoft Download Center or through Windows Update.
Deployment
Deployment Guide for Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1 and Windows 7 with SP1
This guide includes technical information, procedures, and recommendations for deploying Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1 or Windows 7 with SP1 in a business or corporate environment.
Additional Documentation for Windows Server R2 SP1
The following documentation describing Windows Server R2 SP1 features and functionality is available.
RemoteFX
What’s New: Microsoft RemoteFX
Hardware Considerations for RemoteFX
Deploying Microsoft RemoteFX for Personal Virtual Desktops Step-by-Step Guide
Deploying Microsoft RemoteFX for Virtual Desktop Pools Step-by-Step Guide
Configuring USB Device Redirection with Microsoft RemoteFX Step-by-Step Guide
Deploying Microsoft RemoteFX on a Remote Desktop Session Host Server Step-by-Step Guide
Remote Desktop Licensing
Deploying Remote Desktop Licensing Step-by-Step Guide
Dynamic Memory
Hyper-V Dynamic Memory Configuration Guide