Windows Server 2003 R2 trial software is available to download for evaluation in both x64 and x86 versions. Both trial software versions require Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1). Installing the trial software for Windows Server 2003 R2 does not extend the time that you can use the trial version of Windows Server 2003 SP1.

The trial software for the x86 version is available for evaluation for 180 days. Trial software for the x64 version is available for evaluation for 360 days.

The download files are large—between 93 and 125 megabytes, depending on the version you choose—so the download may take a long time to complete. Microsoft recommends that users have a broadband, ADSL, or other high-speed Internet connections to attempt this download.