Getting Started; About Windows Server Installation - Sun Microsystems Sun Fire X4150 Installation Manual

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C H A P T E R

Getting Started

This chapter describes the information you will need to know before installing the
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008 operating system on a Sun
Fire X4150, X4250, or X4450 server.
Note – This chapter contains important guidelines and information to help you in
the installation process. Make sure to read the remainder of this chapter before
beginning the Windows Server installation.
The following sections are included in this chapter:
"About Windows Server Installation" on page 1
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"Important Installation Considerations" on page 2
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"Supported Windows Operating Systems" on page 3
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"Assisted Installation Using Sun Installation Assistant (SIA)" on page 4
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"Manual Installation" on page 5
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About Windows Server Installation

The Sun Fire X4150, X4250 and X4450 servers require mass storage drivers that are
not included with the Windows Server 2003 operating system. For Windows Server
2008, required mass storage drivers are included with the Windows Server 2008
distribution media.
The following chapters in this document describe how to install the Windows Server
2003 or Windows Server 2008 operating systems. The installation procedures apply
to both the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and
Windows Server 2008.
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