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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Windows Server 2012 R2 evaluation guide
Installation, migration, and upgrade information
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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
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