Windows Server 2008 Installation For 32-Bit And 64-Bit Editions On Proliant Servers; Pre-Installation Tasks; Installation Procedure - HP DL585 - ProLiant - G2 Integration Notes

Windows Server 2008 installation for 32-bit and 64-bit
editions on ProLiant servers
Server deployment of Windows Server 2008 is supported through manual and assisted path
installation options. Use the steps below to complete a manual install of Windows Server 2008.

Pre-installation tasks

To prepare for installation, ensure that the following tasks are completed:
Select a server from the "ProLiant server platforms that support Windows Server 2008" section.
If necessary, select additional components from the "Supported components for ProLiant servers"
section tables.
Go to www.hp.com/go/bizsupport
installations for the server.
Use the ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) to set date/time and configure the boot controller order
(if necessary).
Use the Array Configuration Utility to configure the RAID settings for the server.
Update iLO firmware to Version 1.42 (or later).
Install the HP Insight Management Agents only after SNMP is loaded and started.
NOTE
After installing Windows Server 2008 and before installing
the PSP, if installing HP Systems Insight Manager and agents,
make sure that SNMP is loaded and the service is started.

Installation procedure

To install Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit and 64-bit editions, complete the following steps:
Make sure that the server has a DVD drive (either native to the system or attached).
1.
NOTE
A license key may be required to use iLO virtual media with HP
ProLiant ML or DL servers.
Place the Windows Server 2008 media into the DVD drive and boot the server to the DVD to
2.
begin the installation.
to obtain the supported ROM for Windows Server 2008
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