About Microsoft Windows Server Operating
System Installs
This section contains an overview for installing a new Microsoft Windows Server 2012 or 2012
R2 operating system (OS) on your server.
Description Links
Review Windows operating system installation steps. “Windows OS Installation Task Map” on page 9
Review the supported Windows operating systems. “Supported Windows Server Operating
Systems” on page 10
Review storage driver requirements for SAS HBAs. “SAS PCIe HBA Requiring Mass Storage Driver for
Windows Server 2012” on page 11
Review console display options and how to set them
up.
“Selecting the Console Display Option” on page 12
Review boot media options and how to set them up. “Selecting the Boot Media Option” on page 14
Review installation target options and how to set them
up.
“Selecting the Installation Target Option” on page 19
Review operating system installation options. “Windows OS Installation Options” on page 20
Review Oracle System Assistant. “Oracle System Assistant Overview” on page 22
Related Information
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“Installing a Windows Server Operating System” on page 33
Windows OS Installation Task Map
The following table lists and describes the steps for installing the Windows Server operating
system.
About Microsoft Windows Server Operating System Installs 9