Windows Server - is that Windows server 2003 upgrade to Windows server 2003 R2 need new key

I had setup a Windows server 2003 standard version, and also I get a
copy of windows server 2003 R2 disk, while I put the CD into the
server and wanna upgrade it to R2, it comes up a windows to enter the
products key.

I had input the key the same as windows server 2003 standard, but it
did not work. then is that means Windows server 2003 R2 need a brand
new product key other than 2003 standard version?


thanks

Bruce

  neo [mvp outlook] replied...

Correct.

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