Where to download and buy IIS7 and Windows 2008

I've heard several people ask where to buy IIS7 and Windows 2008. First, if you want to download and try before you buy, Microsoft has made Windows 2008 trial editions available, with just a few clicks and a live ID you can download them today.

If you are looking for the lowest cost, fully-featured Web server for the internet, look no further than Windows Web Server 2008, which is the enhanced version of Windows server specifically built for internet Web sites. It supports the full hardware specs of Standard Server (4 proc and 32GB RAM), has the full IIS7 Web Server feature-set, supports SharePoint and Windows Media Services, and even allows for local SQL Server installs to support Web applications. To compare it to other Windows 2008 editions, go here.

If you are ready to buy, Windows Web Server 2008 is available for purchase online and through all of the major OEMs. If you are a do-it-yourself kind of guy, check out NewEgg's listing for an OEM license here for $349, or purchase the full retail copy on Amazon for $429.

Once you've got Windows 2008 Web server installed on your PC/server, be sure to download the Microsoft Web Platform Installer to help you get IIS7, ASP.NET, SQL Server and even Visual Web Developer Express installed quickly!

2 Comments

  • Hi, I've been interested in the web editions of Windows Server ever since I first heard of it for WinServer 2003, as the price is more than reasonable. One thing I'm curious about however: I know it supports things such as Sharepoint, and you can do most things you'd expect a web app to do.

    Does that mean Team Foundation Server can be installed on it? I mean, it IS just a web app, but it integrates deep, so I'm curious if something would be missing (or if it would break an EULA or another)

  • Hi, I've been interested in the web editions of Windows Server ever since I first heard of it for WinServer 2003, as the price is more than reasonable. One thing I'm curious about however: I know it supports things such as Sharepoint, and you can do most things you'd expect a web app to do.

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