This version introduced PowerPivot for Excel, allowing users to process massive datasets locally before publishing them to SharePoint.
Mainstream support for SQL Server 2008 R2 ended on July 8, 2014 , and extended support ended on July 9, 2019 . This ISO is intended for legacy system maintenance, offline lab environments, older applications with rigid compatibility requirements, or historical archival purposes. Microsoft recommends migrating to newer versions (2017, 2019, or 2022) for security updates and modern features. sql server 2008 r2 standard edition 64 bit iso