Server Standard 2008 Downgrade from Standard 2008 R2

recently bought 2 dell servers , had oem versions of server 2008 standard r2 installed , activated on them.  in order downgrade standard 2008 (32-bit) had order downgrade kit.

we looking duplicate system without having buy downgrade kit.  now, might wrong way understand downgrade rights page if have disc , key can use r2 key install , activate lower version, i.e. 2008 standard.

does sound right, or still need downgrade kit go it?

thanks in advance.

hi,

 

you may refer following link more information:

 

windows server downgrade

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/downgrade-rights.aspx

 

for licensing related issue, you’d better contact microsoft licensing team. in united states , canada, may call licensing team directly @ 1-800-426-9400 (select option 4), monday through friday, 6:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. (pst) speak directly microsoft licensing specialist. in way, know detailed information license.

 

worldwide customers can use guide worldwide microsoft licensing sites http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/worldwide.aspx find contact information in locations.

 

thank understanding.

 

regards,

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