After making Virtual PC 2005 a free download (and Virtual PC 2007 for Windows Vista will also be free !!) and now MS has released four pre-configured VHDs (Virtual Hard Disks) for download for Virtual Server 2005 R2.
The four virtual hard disks are:
The idea behind these VHDs is simple - it offers a way for interested parties to evaluate Microsoft software on their own terms, in their own environment, for free.
So, download the VHD and configure your virtual machine !!