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Windows Server Release 2 RTMs (released to Manufacturing)

Microsoft Releases Windows Server 2003 R2: “Doing More With Less” Just Got Better
Company announces new solutions, promotional offers and joint efforts with partners to help customers realize the benefits of Windows Server 2003 R2.

REDMOND, Wash. — Dec. 6, 2005 — Microsoft Corp. today announced the release to manufacturing of Windows Server™ 2003 R2. Based on Microsoft® Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2003 R2 delivers new capabilities and value for customers in the areas of branch-office management, identity and access management, virtualization, data storage and Web platform technologies. The product will be generally available to customers within 60 days.

“Windows Server 2003 R2 builds on the proven reliability and security of Windows Server 2003 and introduces new functionality and benefits in key workloads and scenarios,” said Bob Muglia, senior vice president of Server and Tools at Microsoft. “R2 presents our customers with an array of new ways to reduce cost and complexity, boost end-user productivity, and increase the strategic value of their IT systems.”

Full press release here https://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2005/dec05/12-06WS03R2RTMPR.mspx .