Sun Microsystems X6275 manual Overview

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Overview

This chapter provides instructions for tasks you must complete before you begin installing the Windows Server 2008 64-bit operating system onto a Sun Blade X6275 server module.

This chapter includes the following topics:

“Installing the Windows OS onto a Sun Blade X6275 Server Module” on page 1

“Prerequisites” on page 2

“Things You Must Decide” on page 2

“What to Do Next” on page 2

“Using a Remote Control Application (RKVM)” on page 3

“To Mount a DVD or Equivalent ISO Image” on page 3

“Dongle Cable Connections” on page 4

“To Connect the Dongle for a Local Installation” on page 4

The Sun Blade X6275 server module consists of two nodes, each with its own service processor (SP), and each capable of supporting its own operating system. These nodes are fully independent of each other, and must be managed as if they were separate servers. Therefore, for each server module, you must perform a separate operating system installation on each node.

Installing the Windows OS onto a Sun Blade X6275 Server Module

Before installing the Windows OS onto your Sun Blade X6275 server module, review the following sections for an understanding of the prerequisites and the decision- making process.

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Contents Sun Microsystems, Inc Page Contents Post Installation Incorporate Sun Blade Server Drivers Into WIMIndex Related Documentation Product UpdatesHtml Sun Welcomes Your Comments Documentation, Support, and TrainingPage Overview Prerequisites Things You Must DecideWhat to Do Next Using a Remote Control Application Rkvm To Mount a DVD or Equivalent ISO ImageSelect the DVD drive or the ISO file Dongle Cable Connections To Connect the Dongle for a Local InstallationFigure Legend Page Installing Windows Server Operating System 1Task Map for the Windows 2008 Installation Task Map for the Windows Server 2008 InstallationInstalling Windows Server 2008 Using Local or Remote Media To Install Windows Server 2008 Using Local or Remote MediaReset or power on the server. For example Boot Device dialog appears Installation Type dialog, click Custom advanced Where do you want to Install Windows dialog appears Proceed to Post Installation on Before You Begin Installing Windows Server 2008 Using a PXE NetworkReset or power on the server, for example To Install Windows Server 2008 Using PXEBoot Agent dialog appears Post Installation To Download the Server-Specific Drivers Downloading Server-Specific DriversInstalling Server-Specific Device Drivers To Install the Server-Specific Device Drivers Post Installation Install the Supplemental Software Installing Supplemental SoftwarePerform one of the following Do one of the followingPost Installation Page Incorporate Sun Blade Server Drivers Into WIM Adding Drivers to a WIM ImageBefore you Begin PathAndCredentials To Add Drivers to the WIM ImageAppendix a Incorporate Sun Blade Server Drivers Into WIM Page Index