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ccshen0731
Dec 30, 2022Copper Contributor
Where I can download the Windows Server 2008 update
The old Windows server 2008 (build 6002 SP2) cooperate with the Synology NAS, and the Synology NAS desktop tool need the new build of Windows Server 2008 R2 (Build 7600.16385), current the old Windo...
- Dec 30, 2022
2008 R2 (windows 7 kernel) is a different product SKU, it is not an update for 2008 SP2 (vista kernel) That being said you can still download an evaluation here.
an in-place upgrade of 2008 SP2 to 2008 R2 SP1 may be possible to do but licensed 2008 R2 installation media will be required which can still be had via a Visual Studio subscription.
Dave Patrick
Dec 30, 2022MVP
2008 R2 (windows 7 kernel) is a different product SKU, it is not an update for 2008 SP2 (vista kernel) That being said you can still download an evaluation here.
an in-place upgrade of 2008 SP2 to 2008 R2 SP1 may be possible to do but licensed 2008 R2 installation media will be required which can still be had via a Visual Studio subscription.
Dave Patrick
Dec 30, 2022MVP
ccshen0731 just checking if there's any progress or updates? please don't forget to mark helpful replies.
- Dave PatrickJan 01, 2023MVP
- ccshen0731Jan 03, 2023Copper Contributor
Thanks, I call to MS support too, as you said that's not a simple update version, need to buy the ESU (need to ask retailer then know the price) for extented support then possible to get it.