There is no 32 bit version for Windows 2008 R2. Windows 2008 R2 Marks the future for 64 bit server Operating Systems. Hi Roman, As Syed has stated, Windows Server 2008 R2 is only available in 64-bit.

Is Windows 2008 still supported by Microsoft?

Extended support for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 ended on January 14, 2020, and extended support for Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 will be ending on October 10, 2023. Migrate existing Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 workloads as-is to Azure Virtual Machines (VMs).

What was the Windows operating system in 2008?

Windows Server 2008 was the server counterpart. See Windows Server 2008. A client version of Windows that was widely used. Adding more security and administrative capabilities, XP became available in 64-bit versions for AMD x86 and Intel Itanium CPUs.

What is the main difference between Windows Server 2008 and 2012?

Windows Server 2008 had two releases i.e 32 bit and 64 bit but Windows Server 2012 is only 64 but Operating System. The Active directory in Windows Server 2012 has a new feature that allows you to add personal devices like tablets to the domain.

Can Windows Server 2008 enterprise run 32 bit applications on 64 bit?

Note: You can use Evaluation version of windows Server 2008 Enterprise (32 Bit) Os up to 180 Days. According to below thread you can use 32-bit applications on 64-Bit systems.So I suggest check the posts of experts in below thread and act accordingly.

How can I try Windows Server 2008 for free?

Download and evaluate Windows Server 2008. You’ll have the opportunity to try new and improved features and functionality of Windows Server 2008 free for 60 days. To find out more about Windows Server 2008, please visit the product homepage .

What to do when Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 support ends?

The following Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 products are approaching End of Support: We recommend that you migrate to Azure or upgrade to the current product versions before the support end dates. This lets you take advantage of the latest product innovations and make sure you have uninterrupted support from Microsoft.

What is sp2 for Windows Server 2008?

Service Pack 2 for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (SP2) is an update to Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 that supports new kinds of hardware and emerging hardware standards, and includes all updates delivered since SP1. SP2 simplifies administration by enabling IT administrators to deploy and support a single service pack