Windows “Longhorn” Server has been released as Beta 2, build number 5384. This is a significant milestone for the “Longhorn” program. As of 23rd May 2006, the following are available for download to MSDN Operating System subscribers and above, Microsoft technical testers via Microsoft Connect, and via TechNet Plus shipments available in the July shipment.

• Microsoft “Longhorn” Server Beta 2 (x86 and x64)
• Microsoft “Longhorn” Server Core Beta 2 (x86 and x64)

Updated for Beta 2
Although, Windows Vista has been released for download at the Beta 2 stage of development, only “Longhorn” Server is available to MSDN Subscribers (Operating Systems and above), TechNet Plus (in the June/July shipment) and technical testers via Microsoft Connect. Unfortunately, even though “Longhorn” Server is at Beta 2, it will not be made public until the Beta 3 stage, which is expected to be released at the end of the year.