Right, that makes sense then. I will enquire with the network manager regarding files and licenses.

Appreciate all the responses,

Thanks

Chris

Ok can anybody point me in the right direction of the 2008 R2 download installation media please?

Thanks

Hi Gail,

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Great! Thanks for your help!

Ok so I did so more research myself and please correct my assumptions if they are not right:

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