Previously, Microsoft released its SP2 RC build for Windows Vista and Server 2008 to selected testers and members of TechNet and MSDN. Now this release has been made available to Public and can be downloaded by anyone.

Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 is a prerelease which contains updates to Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 that address feedback from our customers and partners.

This release is available for download in 4 versions given below:

• Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 Beta – Five Language Standalone for ia64-based systems (KB948465)
• Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 Beta and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Beta – Five Language Standalone (KB948465)
• Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 Beta and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Beta – Five Language Standalone DVD ISO
• Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 Beta and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Beta – Five Language Standalone for x64-based systems (KB948465)

File Name: 6002.16670.090130-1715_iso_update_sp_wave0-RCSP2.0_DVD.iso

Release Date: 3/3/2009

Notable Changes in Windows Server 2008 SP2 RC and Windows Vista SP2 RC:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd335036.aspx

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