How to Download Server Software

The _x_x_x number in the package file names identifies the version of the package (for example, InstallPack_1_1_4.zip).

1. Go to the software download site for your server.

   http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-storage/sun-x86/downloads/index.html

2. Choose one of the following download options:
   • If you are installing Windows from distribution media (CD/DVD or ISO image), download Windows.zip to an accessible location.

     Extract the following sub-package contained in Windows.zip:

     InstallPack_x_x_x.exe

     This is the program to install all server-specific device drivers and supplemental software after the initial installation of Windows.

   • If you are installing Windows from a Windows Deployment Server (WDS) (advanced installation), download Windows.zip.

     Extract the following sub-package contained in Windows.zip to the appropriate Windows image (WIM) folder on the WDS server as described in Incorporating Drivers Into the WIM Image:

     DriverPack_x_x_x.zip

   For experts only, the server-specific driver archive for Windows Server, English).

   Tools folder for Windows 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2. (for experts only, supplemental software archive).

   Drivers folders for Windows 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2.

3. Make sure that the driver packages are available, as needed, during the installation and post installation process.

See Also

Selecting a Media Delivery Method.