How to get an evaluation copy of Windows Server 2003 R2 and Product Key

To download a 180-day evaluation copy of Windows Server 2003 R2 as an ISO image, go to http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/dd459137.aspx .  You will need a Windows Live account or you can create an account.  Once logged in, follow the simple procedure to register for your software.  Once registration is complete, you will receive an e-mail with a link to get your Product Key and another link to download the software.  The downloads come with a “.img” file extension.  Simply rename the files with a “.iso” extension and use your favorite CD/DVD burning software to burn the CDs.