Installing Microsoft Windows Sever 2003 R2; How To Buy The Os From Hp; Smartstart Installation Paths - Compaq BL10e - HP ProLiant - 512 MB RAM Supported Configurations

Installing Microsoft Windows Sever 2003 R2

This section guides an administrator through the installation process from purchasing the OS to a
having a fully installed ProLiant server.

How to buy the OS from HP

Windows Server 2003 R2 is available for purchase with HP ProLiant servers either factory installed or
shipped on CD with the server. Select the OS when you configure your ProLiant server. Visit
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/software/microsoft/OS/Windows2003_buy.html,
for details.

SmartStart installation paths

Server deployment of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 is consistent and easy every time with
ROM-based utilities, whether you choose a SmartStart assisted installation or a manual operating
system installation.
To fully optimize the performance of your hardware platform, a SmartStart assisted installation walks
you through the entire operating system installation process. Using an assisted installation, SmartStart
prepares the server for installation, allows you to install the operating system using the vendor-
supplied CDs, and provides automated installation of server support software using ProLiant Support
Packs (PSPs).
NOTE
When using the SmartStart assisted installation feature in
SmartStart 7.40 to deploy Windows Server 2003 R2 and PSP
7.40, use the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP1 operating
system selection. Beginning with SmartStart 7.50, use the Microsoft
Windows Server 2003 R2 selection.
For a manual installation of the operating system, you can take advantage of the ROM-based utilities
and vendor-supplied operating system media before manually installing server support software from
the SmartStart CD.
For more information on SmartStart, go to the SmartStart website at www.hp.com/servers/smartstart.
The installation guide, available on this website, walks you through both SmartStart installation paths.
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