Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 HPC

Evoss · 3 Sep 2011 at 21:59

Hey all,

I have the opportunity to get this software at a very very low student discount. Is it worth getting it?

I am planning on having a HP Microserver and need a OS for it, worth sticking this on it?

Evoss

TNGL · 3 Sep 2011 at 22:15

Evoss said:
Hey all,

I have the opportunity to get this software at a very very low student discount. Is it worth getting it?

I am planning on having a HP Microserver and need a OS for it, worth sticking this on it?

Evoss

You could get Windows Server 2008 for free via Microsoft Dreamspark if you're a student. Depending on your needs, it may be worth sticking it on it.

EDIT:
You can actually get Windows Server 2008 R2 and much more for free as well!
https://www.dreamspark.com/default.aspx

Evoss · 3 Sep 2011 at 22:25

What is the main difference between WS 2008 R2 and WS 2008 R2 HPC?

I don't really know enough about it tbh.

TNGL · 3 Sep 2011 at 22:28

Evoss said:
What is the main difference between WS 2008 R2 and WS 2008 R2 HPC?

I don't really know enough about it tbh.

http://www.microsoft.com/hpc/en/us/product/cluster-computing.aspx
I honestly don't think you'll need it. But if you want it, get it...

Evoss · 3 Sep 2011 at 22:33

Right, I can get anything on Dreamspark now. Thanks xD

I can get Microsoft Server 2008 Enterprise, value of £2000... wth lol

So thats how IT students are making some money on the side lmao.

TNGL · 3 Sep 2011 at 22:36

Evoss said:
Right, I can get anything on Dreamspark now. Thanks xD

I can get Microsoft Server 2008 Enterprise, value of £2000... wth lol

So thats how IT students are making some money on the side lmao.

Nice... so does that mean, that I saved you moneyz? :eek:

Evoss · 3 Sep 2011 at 22:39

Tingle said:
Nice... so does that mean, that I saved you moneyz?

Sadly no, because I was going to get it from MSDN which was also free, but Dreamspark has even more goodies to choose from

TNGL · 3 Sep 2011 at 22:42

Evoss said:
Sadly no, because I was going to get it from MSDN which was also free, but Dreamspark has even more goodies to choose from

Oh well, haha

Have fun!

Demon · 6 Sep 2011 at 11:16

I run WS2008 R2 on two microservers, and it's a great fit.

I would say that actually, the standard version is probably the way to go, the default install is very lightweight, and most of the extras you could install are probably not best suited to a small server like the N36L..