Section 2
Preparing for System Configuration
This section contains prerequisites and requirements for installing or reinstalling
software on a partition.
2.1. Required Media
Ensure that the following media is available for your installation.
2.1.1.
Required Media for Installing a Windows Server 2003 Operating
System
The following media are required for installing a Windows Server 2003 partition
operating system:
•
Utility CD Media
•
One of the following operating system media:
Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 R2, 32-bit Standard Edition CD-ROM
Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 R2, 32-bit Enterprise Edition CD-ROM
Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 R2, 32-bit Datacenter Edition CD-ROM
Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 R2, Standard x64 Edition CD-ROM
Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 R2, Enterprise x64 Edition CD-ROM
Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 R2, Datacenter x64 Edition CD-ROM
•
Product key – this can be found on the Certificate of Authenticity (COA) sticker that
is supplied with your operating system media.
Note: If you are reinstalling the Windows operating system, locate the COA where it
was affixed to the server during the initial software installation.
•
Microsoft hotfixes and antivirus software are provided by the customer.
2.1.2.
Required Media for Installing a Windows Server 2008 Operating
System
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