Thank you for your interest in evaluating Virtual Server 2005. The 180-day trial version is now available. Register to order the kit or to download the trial software.

Virtual Server 2005 guest virtual machine environments are optimized for Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000 Server, and Windows NT Server 4.0, yet users can run a broad range of x86-based operating systems. This evaluation software includes all the features of the final, retail version of Virtual Server 2005, such as SCSI support, 2-node clustering, and an enhanced COM API for improved control.

Microsoft is making the trial software of Virtual Server 2005, Enterprise Edition, available to download at no charge. This downloadable trial software is available only in English. After October 2004, the Evaluation Kit will also be available as a CD that you can order from this page. If you choose to register to download the software, note that you will not receive the Evaluation Kit CD.