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Chapter 7 Installing Windows Server 2008 39
For requirements specific to the Windows media delivery method 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
your server.
Note – The Windows installation will format the drive you designate as the boot
disk, any pre-existing data on that disk will be lost.
1. Make sure that you have completed all of the requirements listed in
“Installation Requirements” on page 37 .
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.
FIGURE 7-2 F8 Prompt Example
TABLE 7-1 Requirements for Each Installation Method
Method Action or items required
Windows Local Uses an external CD/DVD drive connected to the USB port on the
server module dongle. A USB hub may also be used.
Windows Remote Insert the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 installation media into
the JavaRConsole system’s DVD-ROM drive.
Windows Image Ensure that the Windows Server 2008 installation media is
accessible from the JavaRConsole system.