Microsoft has release a preview of the next version of the “Cloud OS” vision. This release was announced at TechEd Europe during the Keynote in Madrid earlier today. This release includes both the Server OS, the System Center suite, SQL and Windows Azure. Evaluation versions of this new “R2” wave, is now available on MSDN and TechNet:
Windows Server Evaluations
- Windows Server 2012 R2 Preview for IT Professionals
- Windows Server 2012 R2 Preview on Windows Azure
- Windows Server 2012 R2 Preview for Developers
- Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials Preview
- Windows ADK 8.1 Preview
- Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 8.1 Preview
System Center and Windows Intune Evaluations
- System Center 2012 R2 Preview Datacenter/Private Cloud
- System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager & Endpoint Protection Preview
- Windows Intune 30 Day Free Trial
SQL Server Evaluations
- SQL Server 2014 Community Technology Preview 1
- SQL Server 2014 Community Technology Preview 1 on Windows Azure
Windows Azure Evaluation
Windows Azure Pack
Microsoft Virtual Academy – Jumpstart (Training)
Happy testing 
