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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