Installing the Operating System

For requirements specific to the Windows media delivery method that you have chosen, see TABLE 7-1.

Method	Action or items required

Windows Local	Uses an external CD/DVD drive connected to the USB port on the
	server module dongle. A USB hub may also be used.
Windows Remote	Insert the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 installation media into
	the JavaRConsole system’s DVD-ROM drive.
Windows Image	Ensure that the Windows Server 2008 installation media is
	accessible from the JavaRConsole system.

Follow these steps to install the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 software onto your your server.

Note – The Windows installation will format the drive you designate as the boot disk, any pre-existing data on that disk will be lost.

1.Make sure that you have completed all of the requirements listed in “Installation Requirements” on page 37.

2.Power cycle your server.

The BIOS POST process begins.

3.Press F8 when the Press F8 for BBS POPUP prompt appears on the BIOS POST screen (see FIGURE 7-2).

The BBS POPUP menu will allow you to select a boot device.

FIGURE 7-2F8 Prompt Example

Chapter 7 Installing Windows Server 2008