Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard/Enterprise/Datacenter/Web x64 Official ISO Download (RTM Multi-Edition, X15-50360) with Verified SHA-256
If you’re looking for a clean, complete, unmodified official Windows Server 2008 R2 ISO, you’ve come to the right place.
Windows Server 2008 R2, released in 2009, is the server counterpart of Windows 7 — the first Windows Server released only in 64-bit, bringing Hyper-V 2.0, the Active Directory Recycle Bin, IIS 7.5 and PowerShell 2.0. It remains one of the longest-lived and most widely deployed classic Windows server operating systems. This post provides the genuine Simplified Chinese RTM multi-edition media (Standard / Enterprise / Datacenter / Web on one disc), part number X15-50360, complete with a PowerShell-verified SHA-256 hash proving every byte matches Microsoft’s official release.
Release note: this is the original RTM disc (no SP1) — ideal for reproducing the 2009 factory environment or version-evolution labs. If you need Service Pack 1 integrated, use the separate with-SP1 discs from this series, or install SP1 yourself inside an isolated VM.
One Disc, Four Editions — Your Key Decides Which One Installs
Setup selects the edition based on your product key. The same disc contains:
| Edition | Best For |
|---|---|
| Web Server 2008 R2 | Dedicated web servers — IIS sites and FTP only, lowest licensing cost |
| Standard | SMB environments, domain controllers, file/print servers — the common entry-level choice |
| Enterprise | Virtualization hosts, failover clustering (MSCS), larger memory — core business workloads |
| Datacenter | Top tier with unlimited virtualization instances, for large-scale datacenters |
All four share the same system binaries; they differ only in licensing and unlocked features — which is why one ISO covered nearly every server deployment scenario of the era.
Who Is This Version For?
- IT professionals and learners — practice AD DS, Group Policy, IIS 7.5, Hyper-V, DNS/DHCP and Certificate Services in a VM
- Legacy system maintainers — certain industry applications, old ERP systems and early SQL Server/SharePoint deployments are certified specifically against 2008 R2 RTM
- OS collectors — X15-50360 is an original Microsoft RTM part number with no repackaging
- Certification students — many classic MCSA/MCSE study guides and lab topologies are built on Windows Server 2008 R2
File Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| File Name | cn_windows_server_2008_r2_standard_enterprise_datacenter_web_x64_dvd_x15-50360.iso |
| File Size | 3.05 GB (3,270,336,512 bytes) |
| Architecture | x64 (64-bit — the only architecture released) |
| Version | Windows Server 2008 R2 RTM (Build 7600) |
| Editions Included | Standard / Enterprise / Datacenter / Web |
| Patch Level | RTM original release (no SP1) |
| Image Type | Official Microsoft media |
| Language | Simplified Chinese (zh-CN) |
Verified SHA-256 Hash
The following hash was generated locally using PowerShell Get-FileHash on the complete file — not copied from a website. This ensures every byte of your download is identical to the official media:
7C7215A58772D84105B07779F3C86CEA5260164BB05350687C2F59CF49616049To verify your download, open PowerShell in the folder containing the ISO and run:
Get-FileHash .\cn_windows_server_2008_r2_standard_enterprise_datacenter_web_x64_dvd_x15-50360.iso -Algorithm SHA256If the output matches the hash above, your file is intact. If it doesn’t, delete the file and download again.
Download Links
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Additional Mirrors
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| Platform | Status |
|---|---|
| Baidu Netdisk | Coming soon |
| Aliyun Drive | Coming soon |
| Tianyi Cloud | Coming soon |
| OneDrive | Coming soon |
Before You Install
- Use a virtual machine: Windows Server 2008 R2 is out of extended support (no security updates since January 2020). Never run it bare-metal or exposed to the public internet. VMware Workstation, VirtualBox or Hyper-V with an immediate post-install snapshot are recommended.
- Pick the right edition: for labs, Standard or Enterprise are typical choices. The Web edition can only serve web workloads and cannot be promoted to a domain controller — don’t install it by mistake.
- Need SP1? Choose carefully: this is the RTM factory disc. For an SP1 environment use the with-SP1 image, or slipstream/install SP1 inside an isolated VM.
- Have a license key ready: editions map to different licenses — use legitimate keys and agreements. You can also skip the key during setup and activate later.
- Suggested VM resources: 2GB RAM and a 40GB+ virtual disk. Modern NIC support is limited — Intel PRO/1000 plus Hyper-V Integration Services / VMware Tools offers the best compatibility.
- Always verify the hash: a 3GB download can easily be corrupted — two minutes of verification avoids a failed install.
Why “Official Untouched” Matters
Third-party “lite,” “ghost server” or “pre-activated” builds may:
- Bundle adware, crypto miners or backdoors
- Strip server roles, components and the driver store, causing “source files missing” errors when adding features
- Disable firewalls, updates and security baselines
- Replace system files with no verifiable hash, making failures impossible to trace or reproduce
Servers carry business data and services — knowing the image is byte-for-byte identical to Microsoft’s official media matters far more than saving a few minutes. An official ISO plus a verifiable SHA-256 hash is the only reliable route.
Looking for Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1 (VL/retail), or Windows Server 2012 R2 / 2016 / 2019 / 2022 official ISOs? Leave a comment and we’ll keep adding them with verified hashes.