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For requirements specific to the Windows media delivery methods that you have
chosen, see
TABLE 7-1.
Installing the Operating System
Follow these steps to install the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 software onto your
server.
Note – The Solaris Operating System may be preinstalled on your server’s boot
disk. The Windows installation will format the boot disk and all data will be lost.
▼ To Install the Operating System
1. Make sure that you have completed all of the requirements listed in
“Installation Requirements” on page 41.
2. Power cycle your server.
The BIOS POST process begins.
3. Press F8 when the Press F8 for BBS POPUP prompt appears on the BIOS
POST screen (see
FIGURE 7-2).
The BBS POPUP menu will allow you to select a boot device.
TABLE 7-1 Requirements for Each Installation Method
Method Action or items required
Windows Local Make sure that the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 installation
media and a DVD-ROM drive are available.
Windows Remote Insert the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 installation media into
the JavaRConsole system’s CD or DVD-ROM drive.
Windows Image Ensure that the Windows Server 2008 installation media is
accessible from the JavaRConsole system.
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