Reference Guide

Installing Windows Small Business Server 2008 5
Overview
This document provides information on:
• Installing the Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 operating
system
• Drive partitioning
NOTE: If you purchased a Dell system without the operating system installed on
your system, it is strongly recommended that you use the Unified Server
Configurator (USC) or the supported version of the Dell Systems Management Tools
and Documentation media to guide you through the operating system installation.
NOTE: If you use the operating system media to install the operating system,
you
must install the latest device drivers located either on the Dell Systems
Management Tools and Documentation media or at support.dell.com.
Pre-Installation Requirements
CAUTION: The following installation procedures erase all data on your hard drive.
It
is recommended that you backup all important data before you begin installation.
To determine the devices that are installed on your system:
1 Boot your system from the Dell Systems Management Tools and
Documentation
media.
2 Select View Hardware in the System Software Manager window.
The devices installed on your system are listed on your screen.
Before you install the operating system:
• Read any additional document that ships with your operating system.
• Ensure that your system has the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver updates.
If required, download the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver updates from
support.dell.com or use the Dell Server Update Utility available on the
Dell Server Updates media.
• Create a device driver media (diskette, USB drive, CD, or DVD).
NOTE: If you are not using the Dell Systems Management Tools and
Documentation media or the USC, and the operating system does not have the
driver for
the storage controller, you must create a device driver media. For
more information, see
“Creating a Device Driver Media” on page 12.
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