R2 — Microsoft Windows Server 2003

Released: December 6, 2005 Mainstream Support Ended: July 13, 2010 Extended Support Ended: July 14, 2015

If the original Windows Server 2003 was the reliable truck, R2 was the truck with a power tailgate, backup camera, and trailer sway control. It didn't change the engine, but it made the job of driving it infinitely easier. microsoft windows server 2003 r2

In the pantheon of Microsoft server operating systems, Windows Server 2003 holds a legendary status for stability and performance. However, less than three years after its launch, Microsoft released an intermediary update: . Released: December 6, 2005 Mainstream Support Ended: July