Recommended System Configuration - HP ML115 - ProLiant - G5 Integration Notes

Carefully review this document for the recommended system configuration and possible issues that
might be encountered. Do not use this paper as the sole source of information. In addition to the
websites mentioned throughout this paper, visit the Windows Small Business Server 2008 support
page at www.microsoft.com/windowsserver/essential/sbs/default.mspx.

Recommended system configuration

Microsoft has established the recommended system configurations listed in Table 1 for Windows
Small Business Server 2008 installations.
Table 1. Recommended system configuration
Component
Processor
RAM per processor
Hard drive
NICs
Internet
Monitor
Fax Modem
DVD-ROM drive
Keyboard and pointing device
NOTE:
Windows Small Business Server 2008 supports the following client
operating systems:
• Windows XP Professional Edition SP2 or later
• Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate
• Windows Mobile 5.0 or later
Management Server
2 GHz (or greater) clock speed
(x64 processor)
4 GB (minimum) 32 GB (maximum)
OS partition: 60 GB (minimum free
space)
One, 100 Mbps (minimum)
Internet access and a Windows Live account may be required
Super-VGA (800 × 600) or higher-resolution monitor
Fax Services require a fax modem
DVD-ROM drive
Keyboard Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device
Requirement
SQL Server (Premium Edition Only)
2 GHz (or greater) clock speed
(x86 or x64 processors)
2 GB (minimum) 32 GB (maximum
for x64 processor) or 4 GB
(maximum for x86 processor)
OS partition: 10 GB (minimum free
space), 40 GB (recommended free
space)
One, 100 Mbps (minimum)
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